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What is Placemaking?

By Project for Public Spaces on Dec 31, 2009 | 16 Comments
More than a fashionable phrase, it's a whole new way of thinking about fostering vital communities.
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What Makes a Successful Place?

By Project for Public Spaces on Dec 30, 2009 | 7 Comments
In evaluating thousands of public spaces around the world, PPS has found that successful ones have four key qualities.
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Placemaking and the Future of Cities

By Project for Public Spaces on Nov 13, 2012 | Add Comment
PPS's August 2012 draft report, Placemaking and the Future of Cities, explores the ways in which Placemaking is becoming increasingly relevant as our planet urbanizes.
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Eleven Principles for Creating Great Community Places

By Project for Public Spaces on Aug 10, 2009 | 6 Comments
Adapted from our best-seller, How to Turn a Place Around, these 11 common-sense principles are the key to any successful Placemaking effort.
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The Power of 10

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 3, 2009 | 7 Comments
The Power of 10 offers an easy framework to revitalize urban life.
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The Origin of the Power of 10

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 2, 2009 | 3 Comments
Why Great Places are more than the sum of their parts.
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