Phil Myrick Placemaking, Planning, Urban Design
@philmyrick.bsky.social
30+ years of Placemaking for vibrant public spaces: advising planning and development projects around the world.
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How have I never seen this Smart Car commercial? It's perfect!
May 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Yesterday, i joined other members of the City Parks Alliance board to meet with leaders at the U.S. Dept of Interior, National Park Service, and members of Congress to champion the impact of parks in our communities.
Parks are essential infrastructure for thriving, resilient communities.
Parks are essential infrastructure for thriving, resilient communities.
May 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Yesterday, i joined other members of the City Parks Alliance board to meet with leaders at the U.S. Dept of Interior, National Park Service, and members of Congress to champion the impact of parks in our communities.
Parks are essential infrastructure for thriving, resilient communities.
Parks are essential infrastructure for thriving, resilient communities.
In Tulum, luxury resorts sell eco-glam while locals get pushed out. The Chillin’ Orange playground flips the script: real placemaking, co-designed with the community. As Guillermo Bernal says, it’s not about branding — it’s about belonging.
https://tinyurl.com/437m2zmk
#placemaking #urbanplanning
https://tinyurl.com/437m2zmk
#placemaking #urbanplanning
Placemaking in the Shadows of Tulum’s Luxury Resorts
Working with residents and local artisans, a group of designers helped members of an informal settlement in Mexico create a playspace that brings together the families that call it home.
tinyurl.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In Tulum, luxury resorts sell eco-glam while locals get pushed out. The Chillin’ Orange playground flips the script: real placemaking, co-designed with the community. As Guillermo Bernal says, it’s not about branding — it’s about belonging.
https://tinyurl.com/437m2zmk
#placemaking #urbanplanning
https://tinyurl.com/437m2zmk
#placemaking #urbanplanning
Trump’s new exec order yanks federal offices out of downtowns to “save money.” In reality, it risks urban decline and fuels sprawl. This move weakens our cities + adds costly infrastructure. Penny wise, pound foolish.
Trump Signs Executive Orders on Federal Purchasing, Office Space
President Donald Trump has signed orders overhauling where and how the federal government spends taxpayer money, encouraging agencies to move out of downtown districts and requiring agencies to buy more off-the-shelf products.
tinyurl.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Trump’s new exec order yanks federal offices out of downtowns to “save money.” In reality, it risks urban decline and fuels sprawl. This move weakens our cities + adds costly infrastructure. Penny wise, pound foolish.
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NEW: What makes BLUESKY the new “IT” place for Urbanists? It’s pretty significant that the American Planning Association is putting this out there to its huge membership. I was interviewed for it, as was @mitchellsilver.bsky.social & others.
Please share!
@bsky.app www.planning.org/planning/202...
Please share!
@bsky.app www.planning.org/planning/202...
What Makes Bluesky the New ‘It’ Space for Urbanists
Planners are turning to the up-and-coming platform, as well as other social media, to expand their reach and increase community engagement.
www.planning.org
February 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
NEW: What makes BLUESKY the new “IT” place for Urbanists? It’s pretty significant that the American Planning Association is putting this out there to its huge membership. I was interviewed for it, as was @mitchellsilver.bsky.social & others.
Please share!
@bsky.app www.planning.org/planning/202...
Please share!
@bsky.app www.planning.org/planning/202...
Through my Lens: Roosters patrol a brick-paved street in Tampa's vibrant Ybor City nightlife district. Surprises like these add richness and authenticity. Places like this remind us to be more playful in our cities. #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign #Placemaking #StreetPhotography
February 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Through my Lens: Roosters patrol a brick-paved street in Tampa's vibrant Ybor City nightlife district. Surprises like these add richness and authenticity. Places like this remind us to be more playful in our cities. #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign #Placemaking #StreetPhotography
Social Spaces Are the Heart of Innovation. Innovation districts thrive when they integrate social spaces into their design, creating opportunities for unplanned conversations and serendipitous collaborations. #CollaborationSpaces #InnovationDistricts #Placemaking #UrbanPlanning
February 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Social Spaces Are the Heart of Innovation. Innovation districts thrive when they integrate social spaces into their design, creating opportunities for unplanned conversations and serendipitous collaborations. #CollaborationSpaces #InnovationDistricts #Placemaking #UrbanPlanning
Through my Lens: Play features that go beyond the equipment found in catalogs can give kids so much more room for their own creativity. Local artists were heavily involved in the creation of Yanaguana Gardens. #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign #Placemaking #StreetPhotography #Hemisfair
February 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Through my Lens: Play features that go beyond the equipment found in catalogs can give kids so much more room for their own creativity. Local artists were heavily involved in the creation of Yanaguana Gardens. #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign #Placemaking #StreetPhotography #Hemisfair
Every downtown tells a story. The buildings, public squares, and cultural landmarks reflect layers of history, community, and change. Cities that embrace their identity attract people who connect with their character. #DowntownIdentity #UrbanStorytelling #Placemaking #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign
February 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Every downtown tells a story. The buildings, public squares, and cultural landmarks reflect layers of history, community, and change. Cities that embrace their identity attract people who connect with their character. #DowntownIdentity #UrbanStorytelling #Placemaking #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign
Trump pulled the U.S. from the Paris Agreement (again), and Mike Bloomberg is stepping in (again) to cover the lost UN climate funding, saying America won’t back down.
Bloomberg offers climate cash to UN after Trump exits Paris Agreement
The core of the UNFCCC's budget comes from its almost 200 member countries.
www.euronews.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Trump pulled the U.S. from the Paris Agreement (again), and Mike Bloomberg is stepping in (again) to cover the lost UN climate funding, saying America won’t back down.
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Now that Donald Trump is back in office, it's up to state and local governments to fund walking, biking and transit projects, according to Fast Company. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/01/30/t...
Thursday's Headlines Pick Up the Slack — Streetsblog USA
Now that Donald Trump is back in office, it's up to state and local governments to fund walking, biking and transit projects, according to Fast Company.
usa.streetsblog.org
January 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Now that Donald Trump is back in office, it's up to state and local governments to fund walking, biking and transit projects, according to Fast Company. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/01/30/t...
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ICYMI: Founding WNN member @desegregatect.bsky.social is hosting YIMBYtown 2025!
See all y’all there in New Haven September 14–16! 🏘️🥳
See all y’all there in New Haven September 14–16! 🏘️🥳
New Haven to host national YIMBYtown conference in September
The gathering, which expects more than 500 attendees, solidifies CT advocates as leaders in the national conversation around housing reform.
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January 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
ICYMI: Founding WNN member @desegregatect.bsky.social is hosting YIMBYtown 2025!
See all y’all there in New Haven September 14–16! 🏘️🥳
See all y’all there in New Haven September 14–16! 🏘️🥳
Through my Lens: Strings of warm lights create an oasis of charm around a simple burger joint under a moody sky. Sometimes the smallest interventions—like good lighting— make the biggest difference in turning a corner into a gathering place. #UrbanDesign #Placemaking #StreetPhotography
January 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Through my Lens: Strings of warm lights create an oasis of charm around a simple burger joint under a moody sky. Sometimes the smallest interventions—like good lighting— make the biggest difference in turning a corner into a gathering place. #UrbanDesign #Placemaking #StreetPhotography