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.
Indoor public community space \nURLS:\n http://new.lincolncenter.org/live/index.php/atrium
This indoor community space is a popular place to hang out when the weather is bad. It has food, music, tables and chairs, a huge video screen and plants growing on the walls. Special events are held there but it's heavily used at all times. The free wifi is a big draw -- a high percentage of people there have laptops.
It's a through-block space, accessible by foot.
It's a casual and inviting place. There is movable seating and tables. Food. It's clean and well-maintained.
Well used at all times. People use the space to eat, read, work on lap-tops, chat. Lots of people in groups but singles too. Free concerts and lectures are held there too.
Everyone seems comfortable there. Many are local but considering the location there are surely tourists mixed in as well.
Every city or town could benefit from a place like this. It's sort of a community living room.
*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.
