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Call for Sessions: 4th International Placemaking Week

Join public space leaders from around the world for a week of experiential learning, networking, and inspiration on June 5–8, 2024, in Baltimore.

Submit by Dec 7th, 2023

Woodruff Park, Atlanta, GA — Movie night

Apply to Host: 12th International Public Markets Conference

The Market Cities Program at Project for Public Spaces is seeking letters of interest to co-host our Public Markets Conference to be held in the spring of 2025.

Apply by Jan 25, 2024

Woodruff Park, Atlanta, GA — Movie night

Places of Economic Opportunity (Online Training)

One-week online training for establishing supportive programs for entrepreneurs at public markets, ranging from providing targeted training and marketing support to legal services and policy advocacy to improve conditions for starting a new business—early rate ends Sept 21st!

Learn More & Register

Community Placemaking Grants

Our grants program enable local partners to transform underperforming public spaces and co-create new ones that serve historically marginalized communities.

Woodruff Park, Atlanta, GA — Movie night

Check out our Fall online training series!

Click here to see all placemaking and public markets trainings on offer in September and October.

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Woodruff Park, Atlanta, GA — Movie night

Market Cities Network

The Market Cities Network is the first international forum for markets of all kinds and the people committed to their success. This initiative brings together market operators, NGOs, funders, researchers, and more to create stronger and more resilient communities.

How to Turn a Place Around

A Placemaking Handbook

Now available for purchase through Indiebound.org, in support of your local bookstore, and internationally through Amazon.

How to Turn a Place Around — Inside look

11th International Public Markets Conference

Happening Now!

For over 30 years, the International Public Markets Conference has brought together market leaders and strategic partners from around the globe. Follow along at #publicmarkets23.

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Apply to Host Placemaking Week 2024!

We're looking for a host city for our next Placemaking Week conference in 2024! The event is a global gathering of placemakers that emphasizes hands-on learning and innovative social events. Apply by, Friday, March 31.

Learn More & Apply

Placemaking Week 2024

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Master's Program in Urban Placemaking and Management

Learn an integrated approach to public space design, programming, and management through Pratt Institute's Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment.

2022 Annual Report

We are excited to announce the release of our 2022 annual report! Project for Public Spaces had a jam-packed year of helping people create a world of community-powered public spaces.

PPS 2022 at a Glance

Master's Program in Urban Placemaking and Management

Learn an integrated approach to public space design, programming, and management through Pratt Institute's Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment.

Master's Program in Urban Placemaking and Management at Pratt Institute — Rendering

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Places with Purpose: Achieving Social Impact in Public Space

Webinar: April 4, 2022
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Join us to learn about how and why companies, foundations, and philanthropists are turning to public space to achieve their social impact goals.

Market Cities Program

Working in partnership with HealthBridge Foundation of Canada and Slow Food International, the Market Cities Initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of regional policy, governance, and investment strategies to help entire public market networks thrive.

Market CIties Program — Market Photo

We're hiring!

Now Hiring! Finance & Operations Manager

Project for Public Spaces is inviting applications for a full-time Finance & Operations Manager to join our remote team.

Programs

Placemaking

Imagine a world where everyone has the opportunity to shape public space.

Market Cities

Cultivating hubs of health, community, and opportunity.

Articles

What is Placemaking?

What is Placemaking?

What Makes a Successful Place?

What Makes a Successful Place?

November 17, 2023

Comfort and Image: How to Create a Welcoming Place

November 1, 2023

The Clarity Parks Project: Supporting Public Spaces for and by Young People

September 22, 2023

Access & Linkages: How to Connect People to Places

September 19, 2023

Get Ready for Placemaking Week 2024 in Baltimore