Squares Projects

Squares and plazas have been a core focus of PPS beginning with our work with William H. (Holly) Whyte and our signature early projects like Rockefeller Center's Channel Gardens. Over the years we have helped many cities create such great public destinations. Today, as more people come to recognize the galvanizing power of squares and plazas, we are working with communities to transform more underperforming spaces into great squares and plazas than ever before.
Bronx River Art Center
Bronx, NY (2008-2009)
Creating a Great Civic Square for Covington, KY
Covington, KY (2006-2007)
Times Square
PPS conducted in-depth user analysis, time-lase photography and best-practices research and developed recommendations and concept plans that are guiding the current revamping of Times Square and Broadway.
The Meatpacking District: A Community Vision for Gansevoort Plaza
New York, NY (2005)
Campus Martius
Detroit, MI
Occidental Square
Seattle, WA (1991, 2004)
Fort Worth Square
Fort Worth, TX (1999-2001)
Peace Plaza and First Street Promenade
Rochester, MN (2005 - 2006)
Clinton Square
Syracuse, NY (1999-2000)
Rockefeller Center
New York, NY (1975-1990)
San Bernardino Downtown Street Enhancements
San Bernardino, CA (1992-1994)
Vine Street Expressway
Philadelphia, PA (2002-2003). PPS worked with Philadelphia's Center City District to turn around this Expressway that currently divides its surrounding neighborhoods and discourages street life