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A new public market on part of the World Trade Center site would be a boon to small businesses and surrounding neighborhoods.



Feature Story

A Public Market for Lower Manhattan

By Andy Wiley-Schwartz and Benjamin Fried

As politicians, planners, and the public ponder the future of Lower Manhattan, the best place to look for inspiration might be the past... full story

Calendar of Events:

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.

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Also in this issue:

The Place Poll We want to know if you think these places are truly Great Public Spaces...

News from PPS Anticipation builds for the 5th Annual Public Market Conference and the Great Public Market Awards...

Public Voices "I realize that Tony Soprano might want to pour a lot of concrete, but there's money to be made in plants and landscaping too!"

Monthly Snapshots These photos from the Czech Republic give new meaning to the term 'school spirit'...

Endangered Place of the Month Misplaced generosity threatens to disfigure one of Salt Lake City's most beloved places...

 
 

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