Times Square Debate Lays Bare the Importance of Proactive Public Space Management

Mayor Bill de Blasio caused quite a stir around New York City yesterday as he floated the idea of tearing up the pedestrian plaza in Times Square. This statement was the culmination of several days of debate centered around predatory panhandling and the square’s growing number of “street performers.”

Why Build Partnerships for Parks?

This chapter from Project for Public Spaces' Public Parks, Private Partners traces the history of parks and the social and economic conditions that led to the emergence of public/private partnerships. Project for Public Spaces

How to Start Your Business at a Local Market: A Vendor Handbook

Measuring the Impact of Public Markets and Farmers Markets on Local Economies

We know that public markets can become the heart and soul of a community, its common ground, a place where people easily interact, alive with social and economic activity. But how can markets provide tangible evidence of their valuable direct and indirect economic impact?