About PPS

Known around the world for our work on the design and management of public spaces, PPS was founded as a non-profit in 1975 to build upon the pioneering Street Life Project of writer-sociologist William H. Whyte. Since then we have developed a unique process for transforming public spaces, which we call "Placemaking." Not only has PPS worked in over 1,500 communities in 47 states and 24 countries to improve parks, markets, streets, transit stations, libraries and countless other places, we have also deeply influenced the way cities and towns approach public space.

• Who We Are Placemaking is a group effort - learn more about our interdisciplinary staff.

• Our Mission About our work in Placemaking.
• Our Office Where we are and how to get here.
• Board of Directors PPS leadership.
• Jobs & Internships Opportunities for those passionate about Placemaking.
• Member Organizations Organizations that have pledged their support to PPS.
• 30 Years of Placemaking Trace PPS's development with this timeline of our first 30 years.
• PPS's Greatest Hits, Volume 1 Read about our most influential accomplishments since our founding in 1975.

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