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PPS’ Approach to Downtowns

By Project for Public Spaces on Oct 13, 2009 | Add Comment
The public realm, which is essentially the ground floor of a city, is how people experience their community.
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Safety & Security in Public Space

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2008 | Add Comment
"So-called 'undesirables' are not the problem. It is the measures taken to combat them that is the problem... The best way to handle the problem of undesirables is to make the place attractive to everyone else." --William H. Whyte
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Cities Are For People, Not For Cars

By Craig Raphael on May 4, 2010 | Add Comment
Public Art magazine sat down with Cynthia Nikitin to discuss the organization’s philosophy behind creating successful public spaces. Translated from the Korean.
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Flint Looks to the Future

By Project for Public Spaces on Mar 1, 2008 | 1 Comment
Once a symbol of urban hopelessness, this feisty town is not willing to give up on its public spaces or itself
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What If We Built Our Cities Around Places?

By Project for Public Spaces on Nov 1, 2004 | 1 Comment
PPS' Great Cities Initiative proposes a place-based approach to revitalizing our towns, cities, and regions.
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Place Capital: The Shared Wealth that Drives Thriving Communities

By Ethan Kent on Apr 21, 2011 | 3 Comments
Investments in Place Capital grow the shared wealth fundamental to sustainable communities. The public places we most value, both in our communities and around the world, have this wealth and further attract its preservation and expansion.
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Finding a Place for Parking

By Ethan Kent on Jun 1, 2005 | Add Comment
Parking spaces usually diminish public spaces -- but it doesn't have to be that way.
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The Re-Emergence of the Public Square

By Project for Public Spaces on Dec 1, 2010 | 1 Comment
Public Squares enhance urban livability and provide new anchors to downtown development.
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Discovery Green has not only become a popular place for locals but has also spurred numerous downtown development projects. Flickr photo by kalebdf.

Houston is North America’s Placemaking Capital

By Project for Public Spaces on Aug 3, 2011 | 1 Comment
How cities in Texas are turning planning upside-down.
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Placemaking for Smart Growth

By Megan MacIver on Jun 22, 2011 | Add Comment
PPS is recognized for our success in helping communities enhance their unique sense of place, promote active, healthy lifestyles, foster contact between diverse populations, and work towards environmental sustainability.
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The Union Square farmers market has wide-reaching economic benefits

What is a Great Civic Space?

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 3, 2009 | Add Comment
Civic spaces are an extension of the community. When they work well, they serve as a stage for our public lives.
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Winter Cities Show Cold Weather Can Be Cool

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 2, 2009 | 4 Comments
No need to retreat indoors--great public spaces draw people 12 months a year.
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