Project for Public Spaces' Guide to Placemaking

The Project for Public Spaces' Guide to Placemaking is a practical resource that explains how to create vibrant, welcoming, and functional public spaces. Placemaking focuses on involving communities in designing places like parks, plazas, and waterfronts to meet their needs and foster social interaction. The guide emphasizes collaboration, understanding local culture, and improving quality of life through thoughtful design. It offers strategies, examples, and tools for transforming ordinary places into dynamic community hubs that promote economic activity, safety, and well-being, making public spaces more engaging and beneficial for everyone.