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PlacemakingX @placemakingx.bsky.social · 27d
In coordination with @placemaking-canada.bsky.social we are pleased to share a draft report of the 2nd #GlobalPlacemakingSummit:
www.placemakingx.org/summit25
Home | Global Placemaking Summit
The Global Placemaking Summit brings together Placemaking leaders worldwide to shape the agendas of the movement going forward. The summit will be June 8–11, 2025, in Tkaronto-Toronto, Canada.
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sociallifeproject.bsky.social
More reasons Streatery’s are good for cities: www.sociallifeproject.org/reasons-nyc-... @lohplaces.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org @ggwash.org @openplans.org @placemakingx.bsky.social
14 Reasons Why NYC and Cities Everywhere Need Dining Sheds
Dining sheds are an important component of vibrant public life and NYC, as well as cities all around the world, would greatly benefit from having them.
www.sociallifeproject.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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ethankent.bsky.social
👏😊 Time for a NYC shaped by all, for all. Affordability starts with public space for all to enjoy. Shared places that people love anchor and support inclusive, diverse economies and drive local investment, further attracting and attaching talent to further build the city. 😍🇺🇸
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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aninsggirb.bsky.social
"One felicity leads to another." Just screened it for my students (as I do every semester). William Holly Whyte changed everything & “created the roadmap for communicating the human factors that make successful public spaces…” www.sociallifeproject.org/the-social-l...
October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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placemaking-canada.bsky.social
Our thoughts go out to Kathy’s family, friends and colleagues.

For more on Kathy’s legacy, please visit the Social Life Project: tinyurl.com/5d7e89tx
Kathleen A. Madden (1947-2025)
Kathleen (“Kathy”)  A. Madden, a prominent urban public spaces expert and placemaking leader, died on October 20, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn following a brief hospitalization.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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is4urbanhealth.bsky.social
#ICUH25 is coming up fast! Meet our next plenary speakers:

- @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz @nzgreensglobal.bsky.social on Healthy #Cities & #Climate Action
- Ryan Smolar on #Food, Culture & #Community
- Diane Turner on Age-Friendly Environments

Join us in Wellington, register today: icuh2025.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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ethankent.bsky.social
Despite the divisive media noise at the national level, at the local level is where our needs are most met, where our contributions most matter, and where divides most melt.
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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ethankent.bsky.social
Across the political landscape, when our communities are anchored by shared spaces defined by shared values – from our schools to our sidewalks – our divides become smaller and our capacity to meet our needs greater.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/progre...
Progress In the Places People Love Will Persevere
How MAGA Could Be Helping to Bring About the Future They Most Fear(But Shouldn’t) America’s story of progress has been driven by people and places building each-other up. That progress, though under a...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
placemakingx.bsky.social
“Through Placemaking, we can create natural, easy, organic ways for people to be in each other's presence and remind them that life is defined by genuine moments and real-life interactions and relationships, not by labels, online groups, and angry rhetoric.”
October 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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penalosag.bsky.social
Social Life for All: Places Where Seniors Thrive.
Fred Kent 'A great city is one that is designed for everyone. All people equally deserve to enjoy their city and what it has to offer.'

It must be good for the 8 and for the 80 year old. Equity.
Great photos: bit.ly/3FZHd6a
June 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
⏳Do you have experience, stories, tools, and lessons on how placemaking can help address local and global challenges? We want to hear from you! Proposals to present at the 5th International #PlacemakingWeek are due on Thursday, November 20! ✍🏽 Submit your proposal: placemakingweek.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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is4urbanhealth.bsky.social
#ICUH25 is just around the corner!

Join us in Wellington (17–21 Nov) for powerful plenaries on placemaking, ageing & wellbeing — with Steve Davies @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social, Emi Kiyota & Kaye-Maree Dunn!

Learn more about the program & register for the conference: icuh2025.org

#UrbanHealth
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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sociallifeproject.bsky.social
Division is the Crisis of Our Times - Connecting in Public Places is How We Heal www.sociallifeproject.org/division-is-... by #FredKent, #KathyMadden & @drtpanova.bsky.social

#PublicSpace #Placemaking @placemakingx.bsky.social @placemaking-canada.bsky.social
Division is the Crisis of Our Times - Connecting in Public Places is How We Heal
Places where people can come together in real life are essential to being able to reconnect with each other and heal our divides.
www.sociallifeproject.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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aaronlubeck.bsky.social
Kathleen A. Madden (1947-2025)

I am saddened by the passing of Kathy Madden, a pioneer in the field of placemaking and co-founder of Project for Public Spaces.

I had the opportunity to meet Kathy at the Better Cities Film Festival in Detroit in 2023. She will be missed.

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October 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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placemaking-canada.bsky.social
The team at Placemaking Canada is deeply saddened to learn that Kathy Madden has passed away. Kathy was a friend and mentor whose guidance helped to kickstart our organization, and whose ongoing support over the years helped to keep us on track with our efforts to advance Canadian placemaking.
October 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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ethankent.bsky.social
Join me tonight at Harvard GSD for a conversation on Public Space and #Placemaking.

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October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
We are saddened to share news that Kathleen A. Madden, co-founder of PPS, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Kathy was a pioneering leader in the global placemaking movement. Read more: 🔗 www.sociallifeproject.org/kathleen-a-m... @sociallifeproject.bsky.social @placemakingx.bsky.social
Kathleen A. Madden (1947-2025)
Kathleen (“Kathy”)  A. Madden, a prominent urban public spaces expert and placemaking leader, died on October 20, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn following a brief hospitalization.
www.sociallifeproject.org
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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placemaking-canada.bsky.social
We were so glad that she was able to make it to Toronto for the 2nd Global Placemaking Summit this past June. It was an honour to host her again – especially as the event provided an opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of PPS.
October 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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sociallifeproject.bsky.social
Yesterday we lost our beloved co-founder Kathy Madden. She remains the inspiration for this work, that we commit to continuing!

Please read here about her and her life’s work:
www.sociallifeproject.org/kathleen-a-m...
Kathleen A. Madden (1947-2025)
Kathleen (“Kathy”)  A. Madden, a prominent urban public spaces expert and placemaking leader, died on October 20, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn following a brief hospitalization.
www.sociallifeproject.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
📣 The 5th International #PlacemakingWeek Call for Proposals is now OPEN! In June 2026, hundreds of placemakers from around the world will gather in 📍Detroit, MI, USA, and we need your voice to be part of the conversation! ✍🏽 Submit your proposal by November 20: www.placemakingweek.org
October 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
placemakingx.bsky.social
"It's never about expelling, but attracting..."

The article outside of the paywall and translatable: www.msn.com/pt-br/viagem...
October 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Cracolândia: Nunca é expulsar, mas atrair, diz Ethan Kent
Nunca é expulsar, mas atrair outros grupos, diz ativista de transformações em Nova York sobre cracolândias
Em São Paulo, Ethan Kent discutiu como ambientes urbanos acolhedores podem combater apropriações negativas do espaço público
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June 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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placemaking-canada.bsky.social
"Having a city that can accommodate messiness is a sign of urban health." Within this, public spaces can be a place of "positive friction" and an opportunity to "deliver on the promise of empathy."

#ZahraEbrahim, in conversation with @fabulavancouver.bsky.social at the #VPL. Cc @vpsn.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
placemakingx.bsky.social
"Public spaces that actively include people are an antidote to politics that exclude people." @ethankent.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/pulse/progre...
Progress In the Places People Love Will Persevere
How MAGA Could Be Helping to Bring About the Future They Most Fear(But Shouldn’t) America’s story of progress has been driven by people and places building each-other up. That progress, though under a...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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ethankent.bsky.social
Voices from the #GlobalPlacemakingSummit. Great conversation from @spacing.bsky.social's podcast @spacingradio.bsky.social.

With @placemaking-canada.bsky.social, @tjhfx.bsky.social, @andrew-pask.bsky.social
#PlacemakingCanada #Placemaking
September 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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placemaking-canada.bsky.social
The draft report from the 2nd Global Placemaking Summit, held in Toronto this past June, is now live. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Big props to the local organizing committee and @placemakingx.bsky.social for the collaborative effort!
October 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM