Markets create places and build community.

PPS' Public Market Program aims to foster innovation and new models for public markets that are economically sustainable while maximizing their benefits on their communities, and contributing to the creation of the public places that attract a broad diversity of people.

Public Market Updates

SUMMARY: 7th International Public Markets Conference, April 2009

Diversifying Farmers Markets: New Opportunities for Farmers, Communities and Consumers
From 2005 – 2007, Project for Public Spaces received funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to re-grant over $1 million to over 20 farmers markets around the U.S. The goal of this grant program was to support public markets, especially in low to moderate income communities, become more economically sustainable and community-centered.
This pdf download provides an in-depth look into the Diversifying Markets Grant Program and the individual success and innovations of the participating public markets. Click here to purchase!