Project for Public Spaces (PPS) is a nonprofit organization based in
New York dedicated to creating and sustaining public places that build
communities
A community is a Level of analysis, social unit (a group of people) with a shared socially-significant characteristic, such as place (geography), place, set of Norm (social), norms, culture, religion, values, Convention (norm), customs, or Ide ...
, in an effort often termed
placemaking.
Planning and design rooted in the community form the cornerstone of PPS's work. Building on the techniques of
William H. Whyte's "Street Life Project" and the book and film ''
The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces'', this approach involves looking at, listening to, and asking questions of the people in a community to discover their needs and aspirations. It was founded in 1975 by
Fred Kent.
Some projects include the redesign of congested intersections in New York to be used for public use (including Times Square and Astor Place). This project was set into motion by Ethan Kent, a 22-year employee with PPS.
See also
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The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces
References
External links
Official Website(includes extensive place database & articles)
Urban planning organizations
Community
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Non-profit organizations based in New York (state)
501(c)(3) organizations