http://www2.pps.org/news/ Places In the News OpenACS 5.0 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:39:01 GMT http://www2.pps.org/rss-support/images/openacs_logo_rss.gif http://www2.pps.org/news/ 126 48 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=104276 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=104276 The Congress for the New Urbanism has just published a list of the top ten aging elevated highways that are ripe for removal and redesign.  The removal of these highways could lead to revitalization movements in the cities and regions they currently occupy. A large percentage of these highways are located in the northeast. CNU, like PPS, advocates for replacing elevated highways with surface streets that connect destinations and promote walkability. The top ten opportiniti... Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:39:01 GMT http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=107716 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=107716 The latest in urban planning, placemaking and civic action... NYC's Waterfalls public art exhibit bring better-than-anticipated revenue for the city [Craine's New York] Educational urban spaces may aid child development [Herald Sun] Planners are predicting a future less dependent on cars and more dependent on urban living [Seattle Times] Despite the economic climate, grants to bring people back to the Philadelphia waterfront remain a priority [Philly.com] ... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:31:46 GMT http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=107607 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=107607 The latest news in Placemaking, urban planning and civic action... Public spaces are becoming a big sell in the real estate market during difficult economic times [Financial Times]  A history of building schools to be great places in NYC [Peace in the Classroom] Locals make a point of patronizing farmers markets over big stores to support local economies and for access to the best healthy produce [Lebanon Daily News] Community gardens in Baltimore designed for ... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:37:52 GMT http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=107311 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=107311 PPS partner Transportation For America is a growing and diverse coalition focused on creating a national transportation program that will take America into the 21st century by building a modernized infrastructure to support healthy communities where people can live, work and play. This effort is centered primarily on influencing Congress' reauthorization of federal transportation legislation in 2009. On October 15, T4America will stage press events all around the country to coincide with th... Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:02:27 GMT http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=106889 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=106889 The latest in placemaking, urban planning and civic action... Retrofitting the suburbs of DC [Switchboard]  Long-term planning in the Middle East will mean better cities, streets, transportation and parks [The National] APA names best streets, neighborhoods and public spaces [American Planning Association] Kansas City program helps train immigrant women to sell ethnic produce at farmers markets [KansasCity.com]  Maine focuses on "Quality... Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:05:08 GMT http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=107191 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=107191   The NYC Food and Fitness Partnership is running some interesting bus tours of community gardens, parks, playgrounds, trails, and greenways In Harlem, the South Bronx and Brooklyn on Saturday, October 18. There?ll be a tasty meal at the end on Randall?s Island and the whole thing is free! RSVP at www.nycfoodandfitness.org. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:33:41 GMT http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=104791 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=104791 The latest news in placemaking, urban planning and citizen action. Duluth looks to waterfront revitalization to boost local economy [Duluth News Tribune]  New public spaces in Asia offer creativity and a variety of activities [The Age]  DC's southwest waterfront will be home to a new mixed-use development that will include more than 2 million square feet of public parks and plazas [Washington Business Journal] Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:29:28 GMT http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=104270 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=104270 The Future of Urban Waterfronts Conference to be held in Toronto [Strategy Institute] Attention turns to waterfront revitalization in Poland [Warsaw Business Journal] Campuses turn to Placemaking for expanding and improving campuses [Chronicle for Higher Education] What would public spaces look like if they were designed with women in mind? [Taipei Times] Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:04:49 GMT http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=104192 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=104192 Guerilla Gardening takes off in New Orleans [The Times Picayune] The Olympic and Paralympic Games in Bejing have increased public space access to those with disabilities [China View] Buskers add value to farmers markets in Tacoma [The News Tribune] Old trams become new public parks in Portugal [Oeiras and Environs Daily Photo]  A Ventura City Manager reflects on the concept of Placemaking [City of Ventura] The Billboard industry calls for tre... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:49:49 GMT http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=103781 http://www2.pps.org/news/one-entry?entry%5fid=103781 Park(ing) Day is an international event that reclaims over 200 parking spots in 50 cities around the world and transforms them into engaging public spaces for one day a year.  In NYC, this event creates small, temporary public spaces that provide a breath of relief from the auto-clogged reality of the city. For more info on the event, visit http://parkingdaynyc.org/ The PPS Parking Day Spot this year will be on Broadway and Great Jones St, one block from the PPS offices!  We s... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:54:15 GMT