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Multi-Use

After years of living in isolation, where the basic activities of daily life–living, working, shopping and playing–-are connected solely by ribbons of highway, many Americans express a desire for neighborhoods that offer a richer variety of experiences and help to simplify their complex lifestyles.

PPS works with developers and communities to create these kinds of neighborhoods, where a broad array of activities and destinations create the conditions that attract people, and where residents and visitors alike feel comfortable, welcome and safe.

Read our approach to multi-use

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Skateboarders Bring a Mall to Life After Hours November 16th, 2011

A Placemaking Testimonial From Côte Saint-Luc, Montreal December 28th, 2010

Placemaking Catches On in South Korea December 15th, 2010

Placemaking Spurs Low-Cost, High Impact Improvements to a Diverse Public Square in Amsterdam November 23rd, 2010

Turning Corpus Christi’s Waterfront Around November 17th, 2010

Placemaking Energizes the Campaign for Buffalo’s Waterfront Development November 9th, 2010

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	The Magic is in the Mix: Creating Great Multi-Use Destinations Planners, developers and city officials converged on Granville Island in Vancouver for PPS’ forum.
	Turning Corpus Christi’s Waterfront Around Corpus Christi is currently undertaking a unique, creative, and bold effort to build a world class waterfront in its downtown.
	PPS Park Projects Spur Downtown Development in Houston and Detroit A recent Washington Post article by JoAnne Greco of The City Traveller focuses on the power of parks to spur economic growth.