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12th International Public Markets Conference
For over 35 years, the biennial International Public Markets Conference has united a diverse group of over 400 public market leaders. Join us in Milwaukee, WI, USA, on June 12-14, 2025!
Registration closes on Thursday, June 5th at 11:59pm ET!
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12th International Public Markets Conference
For over 35 years, the biennial International Public Markets Conference has united a diverse group of over 400 public market leaders. Join us in Milwaukee, WI, USA, on June 12-14, 2025!
Registration closes on Thursday, June 5th at 11:59pm ET!
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Made By All: Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space
On Thursday, July 17, join a panel of national leaders in the fields of civic engagement, civil liberties, and public space for a discussion about how placemaking can actively support civic life in the public realm, from town squares to third places to vacant spaces.
Save the date! Registration opens on Sunday, June 1st.
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Made By All: Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space
On Thursday, July 17, join a panel of national leaders in the fields of civic engagement, civil liberties, and public space for a discussion about how placemaking can actively support civic life in the public realm, from town squares to third places to vacant spaces.
Save the date! Registration opens on Sunday, June 1st.
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2024 Impact Report
We're proud to look back on 2024 as a year we shared with you—our partner organizations, grantees, conference attendees, training and webinar participants, supporters, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of public space.
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2024 Impact Report
We're proud to look back on 2024 as a year we shared with you—our partner organizations, grantees, conference attendees, training and webinar participants, supporters, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of public space.
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Woodruff Park, Atlanta, GA, USA
Community Placemaking Grants
Our grants program enable local partners to transform underperforming public spaces and co-create new ones that serve historically marginalized communities.
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Community Placemaking Grants
Our grants program enable local partners to transform underperforming public spaces and co-create new ones that serve historically marginalized communities.
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Woodruff Park, Atlanta, GA, USA
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The State of Public Space Report
Thank you to 700+ survey respondents for helping us better understand the biggest challenges and opportunities facing public spaces today.
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The State of Public Space Report
Thank you to 700+ survey respondents for helping us better understand the biggest challenges and opportunities facing public spaces today.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Programs
Placemaking
Imagine a world where everyone has the opportunity to shape public space.
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Market Cities
Cultivating hubs of health, community, and opportunity.
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