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.
“We are excited about the opportunity that this grant provides to engage our neighbors and transform a piece of our historic and culturally celebrated park that is currently underutilized into a welcoming environment for our whole community!" —Amigos de Parque Zaragoza
Through a Community Placemaking Grant supported by GM, Austin Parks Foundation and Project for Public Spaces partnered with City of Austin’s Park and Recreation Department and Amigos de Parque Zaragoza to revitalize a former parking lot at Parque Zaragoza, a historic gathering place in Austin's Mexican-American community.
Listening sessions with residents pointed to a clear desire for youth-focused programming, spurring the creation of Austin's first "traffic garden"—a painted biking track designed to teach children street safety on the underutilized lot adjacent to the park's recreation center. The project attracted $50,000 in additional funding from Austin Parks Foundation, and the collective effort successfully transformed the space into a safe, vibrant hub for learning and play for all ages.
KXAN | “New bicycle traffic garden opens at east Austin park”
Project for Public Spaces’ Community Placemaking Grants enable US-based nonprofits and government agencies to address inequality of access to public places that serve community needs by working directly with local stakeholders to transform spaces or co-create new ones. We do this by providing direct funding, technical assistance, and capacity building facilitated by Project for Public Spaces. Learn more about how to become a Social Impact Partner today.
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