Project for Public Spaces
@ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
We bring community-powered public spaces to life through #placemaking, social impact partnerships, events, & training. www.pps.org Join us for #PublicMarkets25 June 12-14 in Milwaukee, WI! https://publicmarkets.pps.org
❄️ 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-...
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
❄️ 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-...
⏳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
#PlacemakingWeek #Detroit #Placemaking #DowntownDet #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
⏳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
#PlacemakingWeek #Detroit #Placemaking #DowntownDet #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
🎁 📚 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...
📘 "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...
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎁 📚 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...
📘 "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...
⏳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
#PlacemakingWeek #Detroit #Placemaking #PublicSpaces #DowntownDet #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
⏳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
#PlacemakingWeek #Detroit #Placemaking #PublicSpaces #DowntownDet #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
⏳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
#PlacemakingWeek #Detroit #Placemaking #DowntownDet #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
⏳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
#PlacemakingWeek #Detroit #Placemaking #DowntownDet #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
⏳ Attention public markets! Let's get through these uncertain times together—join us for our live webinar, "Navigating SNAP Cuts" on 11/18. Register today 🔗 www.pps.org/events/made-...
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
⏳ Attention public markets! Let's get through these uncertain times together—join us for our live webinar, "Navigating SNAP Cuts" on 11/18. Register today 🔗 www.pps.org/events/made-...
❄️ Cold weather often draws life out of public spaces, but holiday markets have become a central strategy for keeping urban life vibrant. We'll uncover the magic in our live webinar, "Warming Up with Holiday Markets" on Thu, 12/11, 12-1pm ET. Register: 🔗 pps.org/events/made-...
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
❄️ Cold weather often draws life out of public spaces, but holiday markets have become a central strategy for keeping urban life vibrant. We'll uncover the magic in our live webinar, "Warming Up with Holiday Markets" on Thu, 12/11, 12-1pm ET. Register: 🔗 pps.org/events/made-...
⏳Do you have experience, stories, tools, and lessons on how placemaking can help address local and global challenges? We want to hear from you! Proposals to present at the 5th International #PlacemakingWeek are due on Thursday, November 20! ✍🏽 Submit your proposal: placemakingweek.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
⏳Do you have experience, stories, tools, and lessons on how placemaking can help address local and global challenges? We want to hear from you! Proposals to present at the 5th International #PlacemakingWeek are due on Thursday, November 20! ✍🏽 Submit your proposal: placemakingweek.org
❄️ ‘Tis the season! Join us for our upcoming Made By All webinar, “Warming Up with Holiday Markets,” on Thursday, December 11, 12pm ET, to explore how holiday markets can transform your community! 🔗 pps.org/events/made-...
October 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
❄️ ‘Tis the season! Join us for our upcoming Made By All webinar, “Warming Up with Holiday Markets,” on Thursday, December 11, 12pm ET, to explore how holiday markets can transform your community! 🔗 pps.org/events/made-...
Read our latest article, ""What Holly Whyte’s 'Social Life' Film Can Teach Us Today"" to learn more about the recent restoration of #HollyWhyte's iconic film & key takeaways from a discussion on September 26. Thank You to Public Works Partners for its support! 🔗 www.pps.org/article/what...
October 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Read our latest article, ""What Holly Whyte’s 'Social Life' Film Can Teach Us Today"" to learn more about the recent restoration of #HollyWhyte's iconic film & key takeaways from a discussion on September 26. Thank You to Public Works Partners for its support! 🔗 www.pps.org/article/what...
⏳ 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟! Turn your a passion for public spaces into a profession! Join us this Thurs, 10/23, 12-1pm ET, for a dynamic webinar with placemakingleaders. Registration closes tomorrow, 10/22! 🔗 Register: www.pps.org/events/made-...
October 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
⏳ 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟! Turn your a passion for public spaces into a profession! Join us this Thurs, 10/23, 12-1pm ET, for a dynamic webinar with placemakingleaders. Registration closes tomorrow, 10/22! 🔗 Register: www.pps.org/events/made-...
📣 The 5th International #PlacemakingWeek Call for Proposals is now OPEN! In June 2026, hundreds of placemakers from around the world will gather in 📍Detroit, MI, USA, and we need your voice to be part of the conversation! ✍🏽 Submit your proposal by November 20: www.placemakingweek.org
October 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
📣 The 5th International #PlacemakingWeek Call for Proposals is now OPEN! In June 2026, hundreds of placemakers from around the world will gather in 📍Detroit, MI, USA, and we need your voice to be part of the conversation! ✍🏽 Submit your proposal by November 20: www.placemakingweek.org
Registration closes in 2 WEEKS for our online mini-training, "Growing Hope & Legacy Wealth in Marketplaces," with Sherman Phoenix Marketplace, 11/4 & 6, 10a-12p ET! Learn how markets can nurture small businesses & community prosperity. Register by 10/30, 11:59pm ET. 🔗 www.pps.org/events/growi...
October 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Registration closes in 2 WEEKS for our online mini-training, "Growing Hope & Legacy Wealth in Marketplaces," with Sherman Phoenix Marketplace, 11/4 & 6, 10a-12p ET! Learn how markets can nurture small businesses & community prosperity. Register by 10/30, 11:59pm ET. 🔗 www.pps.org/events/growi...
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the #PlacemakingFundersForum, a member-based community of foundations, CSR programs, and public-sector funders dedicated to advancing community-driven public space outcomes. Learn more! 🔗 www.placemakingfundersforum.org
October 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the #PlacemakingFundersForum, a member-based community of foundations, CSR programs, and public-sector funders dedicated to advancing community-driven public space outcomes. Learn more! 🔗 www.placemakingfundersforum.org
We've been talking a lot about Holly Whyte’s film, but the book—yes, there's a book!—is a must-have for any placemaker, urban designer, planner, architect, or public space lover! Add "The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces" to your library today! 🔗 www.pps.org/product/the-...
September 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We've been talking a lot about Holly Whyte’s film, but the book—yes, there's a book!—is a must-have for any placemaker, urban designer, planner, architect, or public space lover! Add "The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces" to your library today! 🔗 www.pps.org/product/the-...
How do you turn a passion for public space into a career? Join us 10/23, 12pm ET, for a webinar w/placemaking leaders as they share their journeys and visions for the future. 🔗 Register today: www.pps.org/events/made-...
September 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
How do you turn a passion for public space into a career? Join us 10/23, 12pm ET, for a webinar w/placemaking leaders as they share their journeys and visions for the future. 🔗 Register today: www.pps.org/events/made-...
Join experts JoAnne Sabir & Dr. Stacia Thompson of the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace for a powerful mini-course on transforming communities through entrepreneurship, placemaking & equitable redevelopment. 🔗 Learn more: www.pps.org/events/growi...
September 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Join experts JoAnne Sabir & Dr. Stacia Thompson of the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace for a powerful mini-course on transforming communities through entrepreneurship, placemaking & equitable redevelopment. 🔗 Learn more: www.pps.org/events/growi...
💡Perfect for placemakers + public space pros! Learn how public space can drive equity + #entrepreneurship. Join our mini-course w/Sherman Phoenix, a national model for community-led redevelopment. Early registration and pay-what-you-can scholarship are open until 10/2. 🔗 www.pps.org/events/growi...
September 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
💡Perfect for placemakers + public space pros! Learn how public space can drive equity + #entrepreneurship. Join our mini-course w/Sherman Phoenix, a national model for community-led redevelopment. Early registration and pay-what-you-can scholarship are open until 10/2. 🔗 www.pps.org/events/growi...
Get ready for the 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 #𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 in #Detroit! Read the latest article on our blog to learn more about three reasons to join us in 2026!
🔗 www.pps.org/article/get-... #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
🔗 www.pps.org/article/get-... #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
September 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Get ready for the 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 #𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 in #Detroit! Read the latest article on our blog to learn more about three reasons to join us in 2026!
🔗 www.pps.org/article/get-... #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
🔗 www.pps.org/article/get-... #DowntownDetroit #WeMakeItHappenTogether
🎥 William H. "Holly" Whyte's iconic film, "The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces," will run at Anthology Film Archives from Sep 26-Oct 2. We thank Public Works Partners for supporting our opening event on 9/26! 🎟️ www.pps.org/events/the-s...
September 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🎥 William H. "Holly" Whyte's iconic film, "The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces," will run at Anthology Film Archives from Sep 26-Oct 2. We thank Public Works Partners for supporting our opening event on 9/26! 🎟️ www.pps.org/events/the-s...
📣 Our new #CommunityPlacemakingGrants w/ General Motors are open! $100K each for 3 nonprofits/public agencies in 10 states 🏙️Apply to transform streets/mobility hubs into vibrant public spaces. Join our 9/22 webinar to learn more! 🔗 www.pps.org/community-pl...
September 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
📣 Our new #CommunityPlacemakingGrants w/ General Motors are open! $100K each for 3 nonprofits/public agencies in 10 states 🏙️Apply to transform streets/mobility hubs into vibrant public spaces. Join our 9/22 webinar to learn more! 🔗 www.pps.org/community-pl...
New article on our blog! Public markets do incredible things for local economies, food systems, & social infrastructure—but what is a #publicmarket? Read more in “What is a Public Market?”🔗 pps.org/article/what...
📷 A market in Sa Dec, Vietnam. Credit: Lynda W1 on Flickr
📷 A market in Sa Dec, Vietnam. Credit: Lynda W1 on Flickr
September 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New article on our blog! Public markets do incredible things for local economies, food systems, & social infrastructure—but what is a #publicmarket? Read more in “What is a Public Market?”🔗 pps.org/article/what...
📷 A market in Sa Dec, Vietnam. Credit: Lynda W1 on Flickr
📷 A market in Sa Dec, Vietnam. Credit: Lynda W1 on Flickr
⏳Registration closes tw, Sep 11: Our signature course, "#Placemaking: Making it Happen," is designed for #placemakers looking for easy-to-grasp concepts & steps. Join Kelsey & thousands of others who have renewed their excitement for placemaking today! www.pps.org/events/place...
September 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
⏳Registration closes tw, Sep 11: Our signature course, "#Placemaking: Making it Happen," is designed for #placemakers looking for easy-to-grasp concepts & steps. Join Kelsey & thousands of others who have renewed their excitement for placemaking today! www.pps.org/events/place...
⏰📚 Class is almost in session! Meet the facilitators & guest speakers of our signature online training, "Placemaking: Making it Happen." Learn how to unlock the potential to a public space in your community. Registration closes in just ONE WEEK! ✍🏽 www.pps.org/events/place...
September 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
⏰📚 Class is almost in session! Meet the facilitators & guest speakers of our signature online training, "Placemaking: Making it Happen." Learn how to unlock the potential to a public space in your community. Registration closes in just ONE WEEK! ✍🏽 www.pps.org/events/place...
🌱 “Our agriculture is an act of ongoing resistance to colonialism.”
In Cerro Quemado, a Mazatec village in Oaxaca, farming is survival and resistance.
Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia's Justin Cantafio shares insights from 8 countries in our latest article. Read more:
🔗 www.pps.org/article/root...
In Cerro Quemado, a Mazatec village in Oaxaca, farming is survival and resistance.
Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia's Justin Cantafio shares insights from 8 countries in our latest article. Read more:
🔗 www.pps.org/article/root...
August 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🌱 “Our agriculture is an act of ongoing resistance to colonialism.”
In Cerro Quemado, a Mazatec village in Oaxaca, farming is survival and resistance.
Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia's Justin Cantafio shares insights from 8 countries in our latest article. Read more:
🔗 www.pps.org/article/root...
In Cerro Quemado, a Mazatec village in Oaxaca, farming is survival and resistance.
Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia's Justin Cantafio shares insights from 8 countries in our latest article. Read more:
🔗 www.pps.org/article/root...