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...

📣 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

🤝 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

Just some of our favorite moments from Day 2 of #PlacemakingWeek at Michigan Central! #Detroit #Michigan #Placemaking #WeMakeItHappenTogether

#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-...

"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...

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...

⛲️🌳 #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...

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

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

⛲️🌳 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...

⏰ 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...

⏰ 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...

⛲️🌳 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...

🎓 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...

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

🌆 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...

📣 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...

🐕 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...

📣 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

⏰ 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

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

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...

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."

📣 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!

📣 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

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

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

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...

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