Six outstanding parks profiled in newsletter.In the September 2004 online newsletter, "Making Places," posted by Project for Public Spaces Project for Public Spaces (PPS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining public places that build communities. Planning and design rooted in the community forms the cornerstone of PPS’s philosophy. Building on the techniques of William H. , six public parks were profiled by the non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. as examples of open spaces that have an impact on their communities. The parks-focused issue also identifies the world's best and worst parks, program ideas to help create noteworthy public spaces, and stories detailing the progress of park projects nationwide. To access the newsletter, visit www.pps.org. Pioneer Courthouse Square Pioneer Courthouse Square, affectionately known as Portland's living room,[1] is a public space occupying a full 40,000 ft² (3700 m²) city block in the center of downtown Portland, Oregon. Portland, Ore. Known affectionately as "Portland's Living Room," it is situated in the center of downtown Portland Downtown Portland is located on the west bank of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. It is in the northeastern corner of the southwest section of the city and is where most of its high-rise buildings are found. , and acts as the hub of the city's light rail system and a public square for special events. The park is also self-sustaining thanks to pedestrian-friendly retail such as coffee shops, a bookstore, and food and flower vendors. Central Park in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , N.Y., and Prospect Park in Brooklyn, N.Y. Both parks are examples of successful private/public partnerships, but they are also good examples of New York's commitment to open space--a rarity in the city's commercial-driven real estate market. Thanks to year-round restoration efforts from non-profit groups such as the Central Park Conservancy, both parks are public spaces for recreation, leisure, art and culture. Jackson Square Jackson Square may refer to:
New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , La. With three of the park's four borders safely within pedestrian-only areas, this French Quarter square easily converts into a personality-driven destination. Restaurants, retail, commercial and residential surround the park, and with the steady stream of visitors the Quarter feeds, there is never a dull moment. Plaza Hidalgo Hidalgo, state, Mexico Hidalgo (ēthäl`gō), state (1990 pop. 1,888,366), 8,058 sq mi (20,870 sq km), central Mexico. Pachuca de Soto is the capital. Mexico City, Mexico Plaza Hidalgo is another example of how well-designed parks become central community hubs. This park is integral to the community life in the Coyoacan neighborhood. The plaza's versatility allows visitors to circulate between different sections of the park, where there could be market stalls, picnicking and playing occurring simultaneously in harmony. The linear pathways act as connections between the various areas, creating a reason for people to explore the park Boston Public Garden Boston, Mass. Located in the heart of the city, each path in the Public Garden appears to lead to the central lake, where people of all ages climb into the famed Swan Boats for a ride. A prominent art sculpture also beckons adults and children alike to the area. Both attractions are reason enough for people to congregate in this public park. |
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