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San Bruno

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2004 | Add Comment
San Bruno, San Mateo County, California (2001-2004). PPS worked with Korve engineers on the development and evaluation of a number of alternative roadway configurations for Huntington, San Mateo and San Bruno Avenues.
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Colma

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Colma, San Mateo County, California (2001-2004). PPS developed a plan for creating a "new" downtown along six blocks of Mission Street (El Camino Real) flanking the BART station entryway, to serve new and existing residents and to create a shopping district within the town's borders.
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San Carlos

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San Mateo County, CA (2001 - 2004). The San Carlos project illustrates how Placemaking strategies can help pull together many positive, but somewhat unconnected projects being carried out by the city, transportation agency merchants, and private developers.
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Olde Town Arvada

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Arvada, CO (1999-2003). In 1998 the Arvada Urban Redevelopment Authority in Arvada, Colorado, asked PPS to join a team participating in a downtown renewal project known as "Arvada Renaissance." In 2002, PPS was asked to follow up on its earlier recommendations to initiate concepts for gateways into the Olde Town from I-70.
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Vine Street Expressway

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Philadelphia, PA (2002-2003). PPS worked with Philadelphia's Center City District to turn around this Expressway that currently divides its surrounding neighborhoods and discourages street life.
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Transit Friendly Communities for New Jersey

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New Jersey (1999-2002). PPS provided technical assistance to 11 towns with train stations to make the most of their access to transit.
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Farmington Avenue Strategic Plan

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Hartford, CT (2000-2002). The Farmington Avenue Alliance wanted to revive a historic but long-neglected boulevard in the state capital. PPS helped them achieve their vision.
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Plainfield Commuter Station and Town Center

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Plainfield, NJ (1994-2002). PPS developed a plan to revitalize a long-neglected shopping street opposite the Netherwood commuter rail station.
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Rutherford Station Square

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2001 | Add Comment
Rutherford, NJ (2000-2001). With a new circle configuration and other design changes proposed by the community and PPS, Rutherford's historic train station was reconnected with the town's main street.
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Washington Metro Signage and Placemaking Program

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Washington, DC (1999-2000). PPS developed a system of metro station signage enhancements to enhance the customer experience at Metrorail Stations.
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South Avenue Enhancement Program

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2000 | Add Comment
Plainfield, New Jersey (1994, 1996, 1998-2000). The City of Plainfield hired PPS to develop an alternate use for its $450,000 in DOT funds slated for the repaving of South Avenue, a once vibrant but long neglected retail corridor.
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Vassar College, Arlington District: A Revitalization Plan

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2000 | Add Comment
Poughkeepsie, NY (1999-2000). PPS conducted a study of the Arlington Business District at the request of Vassar College and the Arlington Steering Committee. The process included a parking study, town meetings, a traffic analysis of Raymond Avenue, an economic analysis, and numerous presentations to the Steering Committee and other area stakeholders.
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