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Children play soccer on this sand court outside of City Hall, part of "Paris Plage."

Feature Story
Paris: The Best Public Spaces Keep Getting Better

By Kathy Madden

It seems like Paris breaks new ground every year in its efforts to draw people to its public spaces... full story

Calendar of Events:

Placemaking in the Czech Republic
August 31-September 9 - Learn placemaking skills while you tour the unforgettable scenery of Prague and the historic provinces of Bohemia and Moravia.

Designing for a Secure Future Symposium
September 26-28, New York, NY - Sponsored by the ASLA and AIA, this event will investigate how we can assess and integrate security measures into our everyday lives.

How to Turn a Place Around
October 24-25, New York, NY - Based on PPS's 25 years of experience in placemaking this course shows participants our unique approach to revitalization.

5th International Public Markets Conference
November 9-11, New York, NY - Essential for anyone interested in using public markets to revitalize communities.

How to Turn a Place Around
November 21-22, London, UK - Working in partnership with the Prince's Foundation, PPS will present its popular training course in London for the first time. Online registration will be available soon.

Also in this issue:

The Place Poll Tell us what you think about these places--do they deserve to be honored as Great Public Spaces?

News from PPS A conference in New York, training in London, and new resources for building managers across the U.S.

Public Voices "The building of playgrounds (children's ghettos) is altogether the wrong approach to children's play..."

Media Clips "These stations can be a center of activity. I want to see a mix of residences and stores and restaurants and businesses..."

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Making Places was designed and compiled by Benjamin Fried.