Power to the People: The Placemaking Process
In her review of a PPS' "How to Turn a Place Around" workshop, critic Susan Hines explains how the public can become an effective member of a design team. LAND Online/American Society of Landscape Architects

11 Principles for Creating Great Public Spaces
The key elements in transforming public spaces into vibrant community places.

Creating Places That Work
An article by PPS Vice President Kathy Madden detailing a place-oriented approach to design and planning, as well as a "steps to take" checklist for working with communities.
Planning Commissioners Journal

Sustainable Places
In this piece, PPS President Fred Kent explains why well-planned buildings and public places are critical to creating environmentally sound, sustainable developments where people can live and work.
Project for Public Spaces

PPS's Place Diagrams
Download our place diagrams and initiate the placemaking process in your community.