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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢 Transform a public space for improved street safety and usability! Join us for an online info session this Friday, 10/2 @ 11am ET to learn more about PPS's Community Placemaking Grants with @GM! 🔗 Learn more & register: www.pps.org/community-pl...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📣 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! We're seeking a 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 to work with our #MarketCitiesNetwork. This is a temporary contract position Oct 2026-Jun 2027 with a fee of $4,500. Learn more & apply! drive.google.com/file/d/1EZ8C... #JobOpportunity

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

⏰ Take advantage of a group rate before registration ends on 10/15 for "Fundraising for Your Public Space," a two-session, interactive training for those who manage parks, markets, BIDs, and other place-based organizations. 🔗 www.pps.org/events/fundr... 📷 Credit: City of Pea Ridge

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📢 Applications are open for PPS's Community Placemaking Grants with General Motors! Two grantees get $75K + design/engagement support to transform a public space. Learn more, register for the Oct 2 info session, & apply by Oct 26: pps.org/community-placemaking-grants

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🪑🪑🪑Great #placemaking happens when everyone has a seat at the table—your gift helps us keep opening doors for emerging leaders who can't afford the cost of admission to this field. Donate today and help us meet the growing demand for scholarships. 🔗 www.pps.org/scholarships

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📣 Mark your calendars! #NewYorkCity will be the host city for the 13th International Public Markets Conference on May 20-22, 2027! In partnership w/our co-host, NYCEDC, we look forward to sharing more soon: publicmarkets.pps.org #PublicMarkets27

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

⛲🌳 #PlacemakingWeek would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors and partners! We thank the following contributors for help making our sold-out gathering of public space professionals a huge success! 🔗 See the Conference Report: www.placemakingweek.org/26/report

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Register early or apply for a pay-what-you-can scholarship! Early-bird rate & scholarship close in less than 2 WEEKS for our signature training,"Placemaking: Making it Happen" Group rates & AICP credits available. @placemakingx.bsky.social @sociallifeproject.bsky.social 🔗 www.pps.org/events/place...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

📸 Now available: photos from the 5th International #PlacemakingWeek in Detroit! 🔗 See the photo gallery: bit.ly/PMW2026Photos #Detroit #Michigan #Placemaking #WeMakeItHappenTogether

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📣 New Community Placemaking Grants! Thanks to the Walton Family Foundation, PPS is awarding $100K each to four nonprofits local government agencies in Benton & Washington Counties, NW Arkansas, to transform public spaces into vibrant places of belonging. 🔗 pps.org/community-placemaking-grants

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🤝 Great news! PPS's #MarketCities Program has formalizing a shared commitment w/the World Farmers Markets Coalition to share knowledge & best practices to boost the global impact of #publicmarkets & #farmersmarkets! 👉 Sign up for Biweekly Bazaar to get the latest in your inbox!: pps.org/subscribe

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

#PublicMarkets are powerful community hubs that foster social connection & bring people together! Our recent article, "How Markets Promote Social Connection & Wellbeing," takes a look at 3 examples: @foodwise.org Flint Farmers' Market and @bcfarmersmarket.bsky.social 🔗 www.pps.org/article/the-...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

"Stop treating teenagers like it's us and them," @natestorring.bsky.social says. As a whole, we've spent decades designing teenagers OUT of #publicspaces. And now we're surprised when they have nowhere to go. Read the full article on @axios.com 🔗 www.axios.com/2026/06/05/t...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Since 1852, Findlay Market has been the economic heartbeat of Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine. $1.1B in impact. 300+ businesses supported. No big box store comes close. Learn more: www.pps.org/article/impa...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

⛲️🌳 #PlacemakingWeek Highlight: Fitzgerald's Civic Commons. When trust erodes, placemaking rebuilds it. Read more about the mobile workshop "Building Trust While Transforming Vacancy into Assets” by Live6 Alliance & @civiccommonsus.bsky.social 🏘️ www.pps.org/article/snea...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We just released our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 and it's a testament to what happens when 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻. Whether you're a placemaker, funder, or simply someone who appreciates a good public space, there's something in here to inspire you. 🔗 lnkd.in/eFwVB4YP

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We're just a little over a month away from #PlacemakingWeek in Detroit—and we're thrilled to share that we are officially sold out. If you'd like to attend, you can join the waitlist. 🔗 www.placemakingweek.org

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

⛲️🌳 Belle Isle—the largest urban island park in the U.S.—is just one of many incredible featured experiences to choose from for your #PlacemakingWeek mobile workshop! 🌿 Secure your spot now 👉🔗 www.pps.org/article/snea...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

⏰ Apply concepts right away! It's your last chance to register for "How to Create Successful Markets," an on-demand course from PPS and your step-by-step guide to building thriving, community-centered public markets. Registration closes 5/14 at 11:59pm ET. 🔗 www.pps.org/events/how-t...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

⏰ It’s your last chance to register for “How to Create Successful Markets,” an on-demand course from Project for Public Spaces and your step-by-step guide to building thriving, community-centered public markets. Registration closes May 14 at 11:59pm ET. 🔗 www.pps.org/events/how-t...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

⛲️🌳 Once the world's tallest train station, Michigan Central sat vacant for decades. Now it's a 30-acre innovation campus—and a Venue Partner for #PlacemakingWeek 2026! 🚉✨ Read more about Michigan Central & other Detroit highlights to explore at Placemaking Week→ www.pps.org/article/snea...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🎓 Learn from the best in the field! Our "How to Create Successful Markets" on-demand training brings together a diverse network of global public market professionals whose real-world insights are woven throughout the curriculum. 🔗 Learn more & register: www.pps.org/events/how-t...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Learn more about Mother Road Market in Tulsa, OK, where an incubator model turned a food hall into a launchpad for small businesses! Read "How Market Cities Build Inclusive & Diverse Economies" for more 🔗 www.pps.org/article/impa... 📷 Credit: Valerie Wei-Haas, Courtesy Mother Road Market

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🌆 A congested intersection→the heartbeat of #DowntownDetroit. Campus Martius Park proves one great public space can transform a city. Learn more about 7 outstanding places featured at the 5th International #PlacemakingWeek 🔗 www.pps.org/article/snea...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

📣 Public markets community! Our pay-what-you-can scholarship for "How to Create Successful Markets" is open until April 21 at 11:59pm ET. Learn more & apply now: www.pps.org/events/how-t...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🐕 Turns out, dogs are excellent conversation starters! The Doggie Depot in Arlington, TX, is a successful #ThirdPlace where neighbors meet, linger, and actually get to know each other. 🔗 Learn more about how conversation is key to a high-performing third place: www.pps.org/article/what...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

📣 Ready to bring a new market to life or revitalize an existing one? Our "How to Create Successful Markets" training is back—now on demand, covering a wide range of topics! Learn more and register today: 🔗https://www.pps.org/events/how-to-create-successful-markets-on-demand

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Introducing our 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 diagram, which captures the three core impacts #MarketCities deliver: 👉 Inclusive & Diverse Economies 👉 Social Connection & Wellbeing 👉 Climate Action & Resilience Learn more: 🔗 pps.org/article/impa...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

⏰ Today’s the last day to register early for the 5th International Placemaking Week. Register by tonight, 3/30 at 11:59pm ET! 🔗 www.placemakingweek.org Today is your last chance to save $100 & apply for a pay-what-you-can scholarship. 🎥 Visit Detroit

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Project for Public Spaces was started in 1975 to set out and prove why public space matters. Now we're charting what comes next. Read our full letter from our Co-EDs and new strategic plan. 🔗 www.pps.org/article/lett... #Placemaking #PublicSpace

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Learn from experts in our mini-course, "Intro to Inclusive & Equitable Community Engagement" — a two-session online mini-training on 3/17 & 3/19 for urban planners, transit professionals, and community practitioners. A group rate & AICP credits are available! 🔗 www.pps.org/events/an-in...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Are you feeling more isolated than ever? In "What is a Third Place?", we explore why #thirdplaces are more important than ever 🔗 www.pps.org/article/what... This logic model shows the key elements that help define a #thirdplace, as outlined by #RayOldenburg in "The Great Good Place."

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

📣 Early Registration for the 5th Int'l #PlacemakingWeek is now open! 🔗 www.placemakingweek.org Co-hosted with the Downtown Detroit Partnership, this year's event will take place in Detroit, MI, from 6/24-26. Our last Placemaking Week sold out—registering early is strongly recommended!

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

📣 FREE RESOURCE: In the spirit of caring for community & protecting our shared civic spaces, we're making the recording of our webinar “Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space” freely available to all: 🔗https://www.pps.org/events/made-by-all-protecting-civic-life-liberties-in-public-space

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Max Crema & Mitchell Silver to our Board—bringing deep expertise in public interest law, urban planning, parks, and placemaking. We’re also excited to share that Reena Agarwal is stepping into the role of Chair. See our board members: www.pps.org/our-team#board

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

If your organization or city agency has been considering becoming the co-host of the 13th International Public Markets Conference in 2027, now is the time to take action! Be sure to submit a concise Letter of Interest by this Thursday, January 22. 🔗https://publicmarkets.pps.org/ #PublicMarkets

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Register early for our mini-course, "An Introduction to Inclusive & Equitable Community Engagement," taking place 3/17 & 19. Learn foundational theory, tools, and case studies to build an inclusive and equitable outreach & engagement strategy. 🔗Register www.pps.org/events/an-in...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

2025, what a ride! Thank you for being here for every moment. 🥂 If you’e able, it's not too late to make a donation before the year ends to help us keep this work going. Here’s to all we shared—and what’s next!🔗 www.pps.org/donate

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Determined to meet the growing needs of our placemaking community, we're more committed than ever to supporting the people who ensure that public spaces thrive—Please consider making an end-of-year gift to support our work before December 31! 🔗 www.pps.org/donate

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

🎁📚 The perfect books for #publicspace #placemaking lovers, "How to Turn a Place Around" & "The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces" now 10% off for the holidays! 🔗 shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Become the next city to co-host the 13th International Public Markets Conference in 2027! Learn more about our Call for Cities process at our info session on Tuesday, December 16. 🔗Register: www.pps.org/events/info-...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

❄️ Join us THIS Thu, 12/11, 12pm ET, to learn how holiday markets breathe life into public spaces in the winter, extending the selling season & bringing the community together. 🔗https://www.pps.org/events/made-by-all-warming-up-with-holiday-markets 📷 The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market in Philly

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

❄️☃️ It’s getting cold—warm up with holiday markets! Join us next Thursday, December 11, 12-1pm ET, for a webinar on how to create holiday markets to keep urban life fun and prosperous during the colder months! 🔗 www.pps.org/events/made-...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We're committed more than ever to supporting the people who make community life possible—and you can help this #GivingTuesday. 💚🔗 Donate today so we can continue offering scholarships & accessible-rate registrations for valuable conferences, trainings, & webinars: www.pps.org/donate

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

❄️ In our next live webinar, “𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀,” on Thu, Dec 11, 12pm ET, learn from experts how to activate public spaces during colder months and bring neighbors together. 🔗Learn more & register: www.pps.org/events/made-...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

⏳Time is running out! Our Call for Proposals for the 5th International #PlacemakingWeek ends tomorrow, Thursday, 11/20, 11:59pm ET! ✍🏽 www.placemakingweek.org #PlacemakingWeek #Detroit #Placemaking #DowntownDet #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🎁 📚 The perfect books for #publicspace #placemaking lovers—now 10% off for the holidays! 📘 "How to Turn a Place Around" shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params... 📘 "The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces" shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

⏳We are FOUR DAYS away from our deadline! Submit your proposal to present at the 5th International #PlacemakingWeek in 📍Detroit, MI, USA, by Thurs, 11/20, 11:59pm ET! ✍🏽 www.placemakingweek.org #PlacemakingWeek #Detroit #Placemaking #PublicSpaces #DowntownDet #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether

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Project for Public Spaces @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

⏳Deadline is just a 1 WEEK away! Submit your proposal to present at the 5th International #PlacemakingWeek in📍Detroit, MI! ✍🏽 Submit yours today! www.placemakingweek.org #PlacemakingWeek #Detroit #Placemaking #DowntownDet #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether

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