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🌏 Global network of #Placemaking leaders facilitating collective learning, advocacy & action for #PublicSpaces.

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November 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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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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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.

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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
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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