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Fundraising for Your Public Space (Online Mini-Course)
This mini-course taking place October 21 & 23, 12-2pm ET, helps place-based organizations shift from reactive fundraising to a more sustainable approach with simple strategies, systems, and structures.
Early registration & scholarship application close on Friday, September 18 at 11:59pm ET.
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Fundraising for Your Public Space (Online Mini-Course)
This mini-course taking place October 21 & 23, 12-2pm ET, helps place-based organizations shift from reactive fundraising to a more sustainable approach with simple strategies, systems, and structures.
Early registration & scholarship application close on Friday, September 18 at 11:59pm ET.
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The 13th International Public Markets Conference
Mark your calendars! New York City will be the host city for the 13th International Public Markets Conference on May 20-22, 2027! In partnership with our co-host, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), we look forward to sharing more about the largest global conference for public market professionals on our conference website.
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The 13th International Public Markets Conference
Mark your calendars! New York City will be the host city for the 13th International Public Markets Conference on May 20-22, 2027! In partnership with our co-host, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), we look forward to sharing more about the largest global conference for public market professionals on our conference website.
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Conference Report: The 5th International Placemaking Week
Thank you for joining us for the 5th International Placemaking Week in Detroit, Michigan, USA, in June.
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Conference Report: The 5th International Placemaking Week
Thank you for joining us for the 5th International Placemaking Week in Detroit, Michigan, USA, in June.
See the highlights in our conference report
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2025 Impact Report
Our 2025 Impact Report is a testament to what happens when communities are put at the center of public space design.
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2025 Impact Report
Our 2025 Impact Report is a testament to what happens when communities are put at the center of public space design.
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Placemaking Funders Forum
The Placemaking Funders Forum is a community of foundations, corporate social responsibility programs, and public-sector funders dedicated to advancing community-driven public space outcomes.
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Placemaking Funders Forum
The Placemaking Funders Forum is a community of foundations, corporate social responsibility programs, and public-sector funders dedicated to advancing community-driven public space outcomes.
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Market Cities Network
The Market Cities Network is the first international forum for markets of all kinds and the people committed to their success. This initiative brings together market operators, NGOs, funders, researchers, and more to create stronger and more resilient communities.
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Market Cities Network
The Market Cities Network is the first international forum for markets of all kinds and the people committed to their success. This initiative brings together market operators, NGOs, funders, researchers, and more to create stronger and more resilient communities.
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The State of Public Space Report
Thank you to 700+ survey respondents for helping us better understand the biggest challenges and opportunities facing public spaces today.
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The State of Public Space Report
Thank you to 700+ survey respondents for helping us better understand the biggest challenges and opportunities facing public spaces today.
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How to Turn a Place Around
A Placemaking Handbook: Now available for purchase through Indiebound.org, in support of your local bookstore, and internationally through Amazon.
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How to Turn a Place Around
A Placemaking Handbook: Now available for purchase through Indiebound.org, in support of your local bookstore, and internationally through Amazon.
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