The Placemaking Round-Up
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
The Biweekly Bazaar
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
A combination urban scenic overlook, river overlook and informal amphitheatre for street performances.
It is a way to get up high enough to see a panoramic view of the famous St. Louis Cathedral, Cabildo, Presbytere and Pontalba Houses surrounding Jackson Square.
It is a node that is linked to the Mississippi River (Moonwalk), historic Jackson Square and its pedestrian promenade that surrounds it. Also, it is linked to the historic French Market and onward to Latrobe Waterworks Park that is within the French Market.
This is primarily a pedestrian area that fronts on a street. Seating is mainly on the amphitheatre steps, but crowds usually stand to watch the performances or to photograph the great view of the historic Jackson Square complex.
Crowds typically occupy the space for photography and performances that occur often.
People generally are in the area for a good time, New Orleans style. It is a happy place for all types of people.
*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
