Events — Project for Public Spaces

Events

Project for Public Spaces offers regular conferences, trainings, and webinars that help designers, planners, place managers, policymakers, and advocates take their placemaking skills to the next level.

Upcoming Events

Placemaking: Making it Happen (Online Training)

Our signature three-week, six-session online training builds on participants’ knowledge of placemaking concepts, and provides the tools to implement and manage individual projects. Registration is now open!

Placemaking: Making it Happen (Online Training)

Our signature three-week, six-session online training builds on participants’ knowledge of placemaking concepts, and provides the tools to implement and manage individual projects. Registration is now open!

Related

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Upcoming Webinars

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Placemaking: Making it Happen (Online Training)

Our signature three-week, six-session online training builds on participants’ knowledge of placemaking concepts, and provides the tools to implement and manage individual projects. Registration is now open!

Upcoming Webinars

Made By All: Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Made by All: Building a Career in Placemaking

This webinar explores the professional journeys of public space leaders in various stages of their career, as leaders discuss their path to working in public space, the evolution of placemaking as a field, and what challenges they face in their work today. Registration opens on September 7.

Made by All: Building a Career in Placemaking

This webinar explores the professional journeys of public space leaders in various stages of their career, as leaders discuss their path to working in public space, the evolution of placemaking as a field, and what challenges they face in their work today. Registration opens on September 7.

Related

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Upcoming Webinars

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Made by All: Building a Career in Placemaking

This webinar explores the professional journeys of public space leaders in various stages of their career, as leaders discuss their path to working in public space, the evolution of placemaking as a field, and what challenges they face in their work today. Registration opens on September 7.

Upcoming Webinars

Made By All: Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Growing Hope & Legacy Wealth in Marketplaces: Lessons from Sherman Phoenix (Online Training)

This two-session mini-course led by Sherman Phoenix Marketplace explores community-driven redevelopment, inclusive economic development, and legacy wealth-building. Registration opens on August 31.

Growing Hope & Legacy Wealth in Marketplaces: Lessons from Sherman Phoenix (Online Training)

This two-session mini-course led by Sherman Phoenix Marketplace explores community-driven redevelopment, inclusive economic development, and legacy wealth-building. Registration opens on August 31.

Related

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Upcoming Webinars

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Growing Hope & Legacy Wealth in Marketplaces: Lessons from Sherman Phoenix (Online Training)

This two-session mini-course led by Sherman Phoenix Marketplace explores community-driven redevelopment, inclusive economic development, and legacy wealth-building. Registration opens on August 31.

Upcoming Webinars

Made By All: Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Made by All: Warming Up with Holiday Markets

Explore how holiday markets in the colder months can boost local economy, celebrate local heritage, and bring neighbors together! Registration opens on October 26.

Made by All: Warming Up with Holiday Markets

Explore how holiday markets in the colder months can boost local economy, celebrate local heritage, and bring neighbors together! Registration opens on October 26.

Related

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Upcoming Webinars

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Made by All: Warming Up with Holiday Markets

Explore how holiday markets in the colder months can boost local economy, celebrate local heritage, and bring neighbors together! Registration opens on October 26.

Upcoming Webinars

Made By All: Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Made By All Webinar Series

Dive deeper into some of the most pressing issues facing public spaces with members of our team and our international community of placemaking and public market professionals.

Made By All Webinar Series

Dive deeper into some of the most pressing issues facing public spaces with members of our team and our international community of placemaking and public market professionals.

Related

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Upcoming Webinars

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Made By All Webinar Series

Dive deeper into some of the most pressing issues facing public spaces with members of our team and our international community of placemaking and public market professionals.

Upcoming Webinars

Made By All: Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

5th International Placemaking Week

The event is a global gathering of placemakers that emphasizes hands-on learning and innovative social events. Mark your calendars! Host city will be announced soon!

5th International Placemaking Week

The event is a global gathering of placemakers that emphasizes hands-on learning and innovative social events. Mark your calendars! Host city will be announced soon!

Related

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Upcoming Webinars

4th International Placemaking Week 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

5th International Placemaking Week

The event is a global gathering of placemakers that emphasizes hands-on learning and innovative social events. Mark your calendars! Host city will be announced soon!

Upcoming Webinars

Made By All: Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space 11th International Public Markets Conference 10th International Public Markets Conference

Made By All Webinar Series

Dive deeper into some of the most pressing issues facing public spaces with members of our team and our international community of placemaking and public market professionals.

Coming Soon

Webinar

Conference

Made By All Webinar Series

TBA

Jan 1

–

Jan 1

,

2026

Online

Dive deeper into some of the most pressing issues facing public spaces with members of our team and our international community of placemaking and public market professionals.

Related

3rd International Placemaking Week 10th International Public Markets COnference

5th International Placemaking Week

The event is a global gathering of placemakers that emphasizes hands-on learning and innovative social events. Mark your calendars! Host city will be announced soon!

Coming Soon

Webinar

Conference

5th International Placemaking Week

TBA

Jun 5

–

Jun 8

,

2026

TBD

The event is a global gathering of placemakers that emphasizes hands-on learning and innovative social events. Mark your calendars! Host city will be announced soon!

Related

3rd International Placemaking Week 10th International Public Markets COnference

Video Library

Made By All: Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space

Community Placemaking Grants: Civic Spaces (Information Session)

Made By All: Warming Up to Winter Placemaking

Made By All: How to Engage Communities in Climate Adaptation

Community Placemaking Grants Information Session

Placemaking Week 2024: Opening Plenary Live Stream

Made By All: How Can Placemaking Help Downtowns Bounce Back?

Community Placemaking Grants Information Session

Community Placemaking Grants Information Session

Places with Purpose: Achieving Social Impact in Public Space

Making Communities Livable for People of All Ages: Special Guest AARP

Telling the Story of Place: Branding for Public Spaces

Mapping Your Markets: First Step Towards Becoming a Market City

Does Planning Care About Black Lives

Walk/Bike/Places 2020 Online

Don't Look Back: Equity and Recovery in Public Space During COVID-19

Reimagining and Repurposing Engagement during COVID-19

Creating a Framework for Public Space Management in New York City

When "Stay at Home" Isn't an Option – Part 2: Homelessness & Public Space During COVID-19

When "Stay at Home" Isn't an Option: Homelessness & Public Space During COVID-19

Navigating Main Streets as Places: Building a Better Street Together

Navigating Main Streets as Places: Nuts and Bolts of People-First Streets

Navigating Main Street as Places: Why Transportation Matters for Main Street

Navigating Main Street as Places: Introduction

Contact Us

Have questions about our trainings or conferences?

events@pps.org or 212.620.5660