Public Spaces

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Mission 
We are the central hub of the global Placemaking movement, connecting people to ideas, expertise, and partners who share a passion for creating vital places.

A public space may be a gathering spot or part of a neighborhood, downtown, special district, waterfront or other area within the public realm that helps promote social interaction and a sense of community. Possible examples may include such spaces as plazas, town squares, parks, marketplaces, public commons and malls, public greens, piers, special areas within convention centers or grounds, sites within public buildings, lobbies, concourses, or public spaces within private buildings. As with all categories of Great Places, it is important to identify what sets a space apart from others spaces so as to qualify it for a Great Spaces designation.

 

Would you like to offer a public event free to the general public? 

REQUEST A PUBLIC EVENT PERMIT