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.
Walking, biking, jogging, horseback riding, fishing piers, and picnicking in this park along a canal bank.
This is a pleasant nine-mile canal bank with a paved trail and grass. There is always something interesting to see - birds, fish, and neighbors.
It is accessible by several main arteries and connects to several other paved and equestrian trails. It is widely used by both town residents and visitors.
It runs alongside a roadway, but the green space gives distance from vehicles. The town does regular maintenance.
At anytime of the day you will find all ages engaging in a wide range of activities, like walking, riding bikes, pushing strollers, jogging, riding horses, picnicking at one of the pavilions, or fishing in the canal from one of the piers. Paved trails and roads connect it to several of the towns beautiful parks and open spaces.
It is a convenient, easy-to-find trail to meet friends. People using the trail will most always acknowledge each other or stop to talk with one another. It is a great place to enjoy the sunshine and outside.
*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.
