We support communities across the United States to transform their public spaces into thriving hubs of social connection, health, prosperity, and joy.
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Our top priority is frontline communities affected by destructive urban planning and social inequities.

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Democracry + Place - Webinar Aug 4, 2025

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Women + Place - Webinar Aug 4, 2025

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Roadtrip for the Resilience - Summer 2025

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Our Community Comal Kick-Off - An AARP Community Challenge Grant

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RECENT STORIES

World of Waterfronts - Long Beach, CA 

GATHERING PLACES by Metro

NYC Public Realm Roundtable

ARPA Webinar on Next City

VIDEO: ​Salisbury Placemaking Town Showcase

Placemaking Weekend Miami - 2023 Recap

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​WE BRING TOGETHER PLACEMAKERS TO HELP COMMUNITIES CREATE BETTER PLACES​

How We Work

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Part of PlacemakingX
Global Movement

PlacemakingUS is a regional network organized in coordination with our global partner PlacemakingX and sister networks in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada and beyond.

Learn more about PlacemakingX and the growing world of thought leaders, senior advisors and regional networks at placemakingx.org.