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Proposed lay out of Birmingham Market

Birmingham Public Markets Study

By Megan MacIver on Jun 30, 2011 | 1 Comment
To address limited food access and rising public health concerns in Birmingham, PPS proposed the implementation of Healthy Food Hubs.
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NewBo City Market Feasibility Study

By Megan MacIver on Nov 19, 2010 | Add Comment
In 2008, after the city of Cedar Rapids was hit with a massive flood that devastated ten square miles of the city’s downtown, a group of con­cerned citizens retained PPS to help create a new public market to bring life back to the city’s core and become a regional destination.
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The Main Street Farmers Market

By Craig Raphael on Jan 1, 2010 | Add Comment
Washington, PA (2009-2010) Client: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation; The Main Street Farmers Market, Inc.

The Main Street Farmers Market has experienced great success in just a few years of operation. On any given Thursday afternoon, a growing number of vendors sell local produce, dairy and baked goods to enthusiastic shoppers. Building [...]

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Vandergrift Farmers Market

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Vandergrift, PA (2009). The VIP asked PPS to make recommendations on how the farmers market could solidify its future by attracting even more customers and vendors and increasing income for local farmers.
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Moore Street Market

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Brooklyn, NY (2008-2009). PPS worked extensively with the City University of New York (CUNY) to create a social and historical study of the market, and with Bay Area Economics to develop an impact study concerning its current and potential economic impact.
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NYC Food and Fitness Partnership

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
New York, NY (2007-2009). The Kellogg Foundation selected nine US cities to participate in its Food and Fitness program, awarding funding to bring about healthy change in low-income neighborhoods. PPS was chosen to join the New York City team, working alongside the Mayor’s Office, City Harvest, Transportation Alternatives and the NYC DOHMH in three communities.
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Boston Market District

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Boston, MA (2008-2009). Working with the Boston Redevelopment Agency, PPS was charged with developing a strategy for enhancing the operation of Haymarket, while creating a public market district around it and thus growing the market into its surrounding area.
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Jefferson Market

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Louisville, KY (2008-2009). The NuLu neighborhood is an up and coming arts district located between downtown Louisville and several of the city’s residential neighborhoods. NuLu Bridgestone LLC hired PPS to create a management and operations plan for a market hall.
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Chattanooga Market

By Craig Raphael on Jan 25, 2008 | Add Comment
Chattanooga, TN (2008). PPS was hired to develop a three year plan to make the Chattanooga market more financially sustainable.
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Flint Farmers Market

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2008 | Add Comment
Flint, MI (2006-2008). In 2006, with the support of the Ruth Mott Foundation and local partners, PPS launched a Placemaking initiative in Flint to create more vital destinations downtown, including the Flint Farmers Market.
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Kaiser Permanente Thriving Markets Initiative

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2008 | Add Comment
Nationwide (2007-2008). Kaiser Permanente (KP), a leading prevention-oriented health care organization, hosts nearly 30 different farmers markets on or near company facilities. KP hired PPS to conduct a thorough evaluation of their market system and to develop a set of guidelines for improving and expanding the market program.
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Creating a Plaza & Market for Jamaica Station

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2008 | Add Comment
Jamaica, NY (2005-2008). A major transit terminal with subway, bus, commuter rail and a link to JFK Airport, Jamaica Station will gain two new public plazas when the adjacent Archer Avenue is widened into a community friendly boulevard.
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