The Placemaking Round-Up
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
The Biweekly Bazaar
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
On-demand course access and materials will be available starting in May 2026.
Registration opens March 2026.
Project for Public Spaces’ signature "How to Create Successful Markets” online training will be conveniently available on demand, allowing you to take course sessions on your own schedule, at your own pace!
This foundational course is perfect for anyone new to public markets—new managers, staff, and board members at existing markets—as well as developers, Main Street managers, city officials, and food advocates looking to bring a new market to life.
Through topic-focused modules, you will learn the essentials for creating a thriving, economically sustainable public market that maximizes community benefits and contributes to the creation of inclusive public places.
Participants will learn through presentations, video tours of public markets around the world, quizzes, and activities. Our training content always features core insights from Project for Public Spaces’ Market Cities Program, along with enduring lessons and examples for what goes into developing and sustaining an extraordinary market.
Please note: This course is not designed for seasoned public market professionals looking to delve into the “nuts and bolts” of day-to-day market management. Those looking to learn the ins and outs of market management (e.g., tenant leasing, governance) can access technical assistance, networking opportunities through the Market Cities Network, and online resources via Project for Public Spaces' Market Cities Program.
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Please contact us at events@pps.org.
Project for Public Spaces is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings public spaces to life by planning and designing them with the people who use them every day. Project for Public Spaces has spent the past five decades bringing some of the most successful public places in the world to life. Today, we remain committed to putting community participation at the center of everything we do, from placemaking partnerships with corporations and foundations to our workshops, trainings, conferences, and more. Our interdisciplinary team has helped over 3,500 communities in 52 countries create inclusive places that change our society for the better. Together, we can build a world where every public space is community-powered.
Cover Photo: Flint Farmers Market in Flint, Michigan, is a Market Cities Network Member. Credit: FUNchitecture
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