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- Launching a New Tradition of Great Public Squares
With historical roots in cultures all over the world, squares are being rediscovered as a powerful means of transforming communities.
- Ten Principles for Creating Successful Squares
Small details add up to great places.
- Magic in the Motor City
A new public square, Campus Martius, brings life back downtown.
- Top 12 Public Squares in the U.S. and Canada
Shining examples to inspire the growing movement to bring back town squares.
- The World's Best Squares
From Mexico to Italy to Iran, these remarkable squares can inspire us all.
- The 16 Squares Most Dramatically in Need of Improvement
These squares could be transformed from embarrassments to great community places.
