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Governing Magazine - Placemaker Profile: Allan Jacobs
Placemaking in New York
What makes New York City special is the energy of local residents, activists and entrepreneurs, who infuse the city with life and constant change. PPS and the New York City Streets Renaissance Campaign tap into this passion to help communities define and promote their own visions for a more livable New York.
Envisioning New York
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- Grand Street
- What would NYC streets look like with more sidewalk space?
PPS in StreetFilms
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- Reclaiming Grand Army Plaza
- See what a PPS community workshop looks like in this StreetFilm, which highlights efforts to make one of Brooklyn's biggest traffic knots a better area for pedestrians.
From the New York City Commentary
- What Makes New York a Great City
New York is great for two important reasons--its wealth of public destinations and the energy of its citizens.
- The Choice New York Faces
The city can choose to either stay the course of worsening traffic and sterile streets, or redirect its energies to promote great public spaces and lively streetlife.
- Nine Ways to Transform New York into a City of Great Places
We hope New Yorkers, visitors to the city, and people who have never been to New York will find this commentary enlightening. You can download a condensed version as a PDF.
