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Bulletin - Discussion Forums
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- Pride of Place
Governing Magazine, April 2005 - Rethinking the Urban Speedway
Governing Magazine, October 2005 - The 20 Best North American Districts, Downtowns, and Neighborhoods
- The World's Best and Worst Parks
- Top 12 Public Squares in the U.S. and Canada
- Best and Worst Public Spaces in the Galaxy
- Placemaker Profile: Enrique Penalosa
- City Commentary:
Barcelona
Civic centers should connect
people to their public institutions
PPS turns these crucial public spaces--our courthouses, libraries, seats of government, and more--into assets for both the institutions they represent and the communities they serve.
Featured PPS Project
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- General Services Administration: Urban Development/Good Neighbor Program
- Nationwide (1999-present)
PPS on Civic Centers
- Assess and Address Your Building's Security
Design suggestions, management strategies, and case studies on balancing building safety and public accessibility.
