#PublicMarkets27 is coming to New York City May 20-22, 2027! Explore why these places matter and how New York City’s market system makes it the perfect place to gather, learn, and imagine what's next ...

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Keeping public spaces thriving requires reliable funding. This mini-course helps place-based organizations shift from reactive fundraising to a more sustainable, strategic approach. Early registration...

Making our streets and sidewalks active, inclusive and fun means shifting our focus to the social life of our communities and making community-led improvisation a priority

Farmers markets do more than sell food—they help people feel connected to their community. Read the latest research on our blog.

Keeping public spaces thriving requires reliable funding. This mini-course helps place-based organizations shift from reactive fundraising to a more sustainable, strategic approach. Early registration...

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In partnership with our co-host, Downtown Detroit Partnership, Project for Public Spaces welcomed a sold-out crowd of 642 placemakers from 177 cities across 12 countries in Detroit, Michigan, USA, for...

We surveyed practitioners on how the term “placemaking” affects the work of improving our public spaces. 295 placemakers weighed in. Learn more about the survey findings!

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver

The much-maligned redesign, with its hard concrete plaza, has inspired a great deal of indignation. But it solves important issues, and it has room to grow.

How parks, libraries and trails quietly lower your household costs

Max Musicant and Shina Shayesteh make a case that the term “placemaking” needs to be reclaimed as a holistic, ongoing approach to creating meaningful, community-centered places.

From a legendary food market to a beloved riverfront, these Detroit gems are front and center at this year's Placemaking Week—and they've got stories worth hearing.