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Washington Square Park

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2005 | Add Comment
New York, NY (2005). The Washington Square Park Council asked PPS to conduct an analysis of how the park was being used, focusing on how people were using different areas of the park, and how well the current park design and amenities support people's activities.
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Occidental Square

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2004 | Add Comment
Seattle, WA (1991 & 2004). In 1991, PPS was involved in the process to convert Occidental Square back into a vibrant destination. In 2004, PPS worked with the local community to assess Occidental Square and develop strategies for improvement.
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Logan Circle

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2003 | Add Comment
Philadelphia, PA (2002-2003). As part of a plan for reconnecting communities along Philadelphia's Vine Street Expressway, PPS worked with local institutions and community members to help Logan Circle fulfill its potential.
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City Center Park

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2003 | Add Comment
Greensboro, NC (2003). In March 2003, PPS facilitated a Placemaking workshop for the new Center City Park. The workshop yielded a vision that included the park's connection to the broader cultural district.
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Morningside Park

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2003 | Add Comment
New York, NY (1999-2003). In 1999, PPS began work with The Friends of Morningside Park and park users to revitalize what has long been one of New York's most troubled parks.
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Mobile Public Art Master Plan

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2002 | Add Comment
Mobile, AL (2001-2002). The City of Mobile commissioned PPS to develop a public art policy outlining a process, criteria, and intent for systematically acquiring and introducing public art throughout its public spaces and neighborhoods.
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Wade Oval

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2002 | Add Comment
Cleveland, OH (2001-2002). PPS worked with citizens in University Circle and other stakeholders to help make the Oval more welcoming to both visitors and the local community, and enlivened by events and activities programmed by the rich array of partners around it.
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Mobile Public Space Master Plans

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2002 | Add Comment
Mobile, AL (2001-2002). The City of Mobile asked PPS to create a Public Space Master Plan for downtown, with special recommendations for short-term improvements to help catalyze change. Today, downtown Mobile is thriving, and many PPS recommendations have seen great success.
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Downtown Public Square

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2001 | Add Comment
Fort Worth, TX (1999-2001). PPS developed an idea in downtown Fort Worth to locate stops for different bus routes around a concentrated area of streets, underused spaces and civic buildings (instead of at one centralized facility) to stimulate dynamic pedestrian activity.
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Campus Martius

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2001 | Add Comment
Detroit, MI (1999-2001). PPS began working with the City of Detroit to reclaim a concrete island that was the historical heart of downtown. The new Campus Martius opened in November 2004. It was an immediate home run with the people of Detroit and surrounding communities.
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Clinton Square

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2000 | Add Comment
Syracuse, NY (1999-2000). PPS worked with the City of Syracuse to develop a plan to bring vitality back to downtown Syracuse. The opening of Clinton Square in September 2001 was met with rave reviews and the square is currently a spectacular civic plaza for festivals, farmers' markets, concerts and ice skating.
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Riverbank Park

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 1998 | Add Comment
Redbank, NJ (1998). PPS worked with the Redbank community to create a vision and conceptual plan for Riverbank Park. The PPS process resulted in a plan that was community based and supported.
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