The Place Poll
Tell us what you think of the latest batch of nominations for Great Public Spaces, and see how you can be a part of our new feature, "My Favorite Place."
From small community gardens to world-famous boulevards, Great Public Spaces recognizes places that best embody the PPS principles of Placemaking. "The Place Poll" is a forum for Making Places subscribers to voice their opinion on newly nominated places. Just click on the link for each nominee to view the full write-up and post your comments. (Note: the descriptions below were submitted by website users and do not necessarily represent the position of Project for Public Spaces.)
Parks
Bull Creek District Park, Austin, TX
"Thousands of volunteer hours have transformed an unknown and little used park and creekside greenbelt into a wonderful place to enjoy nature and learn how to 'live lightly' in the fragile riparian environment. This is a meeting place for families, for sports and hiking enthusiasts, for water lovers, and for people with their dogs. All enjoy this generous space in harmony. It is frequented by mostly local users, but many visitors come here to enjoy the varied offerings."
Markets
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
"The pier is very busy every time it's open. It's filled with couples, families, and friends. It has over 110 stores and 11 full service restaurants. You can go all the way to the end of the pier and see the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, The Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge. Children and adults can watch the sea lions on the left side of the pier and watch street performers at the Center Stage. Kids can ride the San Francisco Carousel while teenagers can enjoy the arcade and Turbo Ride."
Streets
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, UK
 "This street has just been given a face lift and is the first part of a major refurbishment of the city centre shopping area. The new landscape design has completely changed the atmosphere and brought in many new users who visit the street during lunch hour and are attracted to 'take a look' rather than pass on by. It is hoped that the new look will generate better economic growth and leisure use in the future."
Buildings
Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT
"This place was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Robert Roberson in 1886 as a model large scale agricultural estate. The placement of buildings, roads, and other places of interest highlight the natural beauty embodied in the green mountains and Lake Champlain. Shelburne Farms is a testament to the often over looked but superb beauty of the northeast. It embodies the values and ethics of the northeast farmer and shows a deep respect for land that can only be obtained by working with the soil."
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