A global network of public space leaders who together accelerate collective learning, advocacy & action for #placemaking. Tweets by @EBKent

Joined September 2018
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April 1st, 2022 we launched PlaceX to help draw certain investment to space, and leave Earth for the rest of us to save through investing in place: placemakingx.org/article/spa… @PlacemakingX
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If you're looking for the next big IPO after SpaceX, I offer PlaceX! Invest in place, as a hedge against us all going to space. Some investing in space opens up an opportunity for these rest of us to invest in place - while drawing to space that which no longer supports place.
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Time to grow the placemaking movement through more systemic, regenerative approaches. Thrilled to be participating in this Summit with Tony Cho & so many luminaries like Carlos Moreno, Majora Carter, Dr Dominique Hes, Bill Reed, Dan Buettner. #RegenerativePlacemaking @FOCities
#RegenerativePlacemaking & #PlaceLedDevelopment are growing focuses around the #Placemaking movement. Our @ebkent will discuss this with @TonyChoMrMagic of @FOCities at the upcoming Generation Regeneration Online Global Summit, July 11 — as part of a free, 3-day virtual gathering
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#RegenerativePlacemaking & #PlaceLedDevelopment are growing focuses around the #Placemaking movement. Our @ebkent will discuss this with @TonyChoMrMagic of @FOCities at the upcoming Generation Regeneration Online Global Summit, July 11 — as part of a free, 3-day virtual gathering
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Break the rules and see what happens. Paris waterfront vs. Brooklyn waterfront. sociallifeproject.org/how-pa…
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Loved getting to do this! The presentations highlighted the work of @sociallifeproj, @CivicCommonsUS, @placemakingus and @PPS_Placemaking.
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Let's Drive Walkable Urbanism with Placemaking! The free webinar from @UrbanLandInst & @americawalks, hosted by @mayormcginn &@RachelMacCleery, with talks by @ccoletta & our @ebkent, is available! More Than A Sidewalk: How Great Places Encourage Walking youtube.com/watch?v=frIzLCvb…
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Latest article, with @conradkickert: The Tragedy and Triumph of Place: Building from the Global Movement for #PublicSpace and #Placemaking Open access link to free downloadable PDF or ebook: taylorfrancis.com/chapters/o… @RudyBrunerAward
New book: Place and Placemaking Public launch during #PlacemakingWeek in Detroit on Tuesday, June 23 at 5.30pm. Our @ebkent, who features among more than a dozen thought leaders who have contributed, will speak w/ editors @conradkickert & Robert Shibley: eventbrite.com/e/book-launch…
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We partnered with @VandAWaterfront to bring together Ramon Marrades (@placemaking_eu), Jennie Kovalcik, @RashiqFataar & local placemakers. Key idea: #placemaking is shifting from short-term interventions into driving long-term impact on a city & community level. @PlacemakingX
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The greatly-expanded second edition of Street Design is now in the warehouse. This is your last chance to get 20% off before it ships! Guest Contributors: @CarlosMorenoFr, Foreword Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Afterword Prince Charles, Foreword @Kaid_in_DC Benfield David Brussat Javier Cenicacelaya Hank Dittmar @andres_duany Duany @DouglasDuany Duany @emdesignz Glavey  Chip Kaufman @ebkent Kent Marieanne Khoury-Vogt Léon Krier Ian Lockwood Gianni Longo Thomas Low Laura Lyon @clmarohn Marohn  Paul Murrain John Norquist Stefanos Polyzoides Yodan Rofé María Sánchez @boys_nicholas Smith @JeffSpeckFAICP @tglgrl Tagliaventi Erik Vogt Claire Weisz Robin B. Williams @witoldr Rybczynski street.design/buy
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Social Life for All - How Interactive Sculptures Bring Us Together sociallifeproject.org/how-in… "A great sculpture is one you can't ignore – one that connects you to its context and to your fellow community member..." @Fred_Kent @DrTPanova #PublicArt #CreativePlacemaking
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INSPIRING LOCALE, URGENT URBAN TOPICS. Come explore fascinating Latvia and the Baltics at a poignant moment in European history, joining international city leaders in livability and resilience at the 63rd IMCL, July 6-10. Discount registration ends May 31. imcl.online/post/beautiful-l…
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Final week to submit your abstract for #ICUH2026 Healthy Cities by Design: Climate, Care, and Community from Latin America to the World 📍 Mexico City 🗓 Oct 13–17, 2026 Submit your work: icuh2026.org/call-for-abstra… @WHO @ebkent @FuturoCiudades #UrbanHealth #HealthyCities
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I am happy to share our 2 short films about the power of #placemaking on the Cape Flats and re-blocking in Buffalo City, South Africa! Would love to hear your thoughts! Funded by @The_DHS @SACitiesNetwork
Season 4 of the Good Hood Stories is now available! 🥳 Thank you to our partners @The_DHS and @ofuturecities. Watch the full episodes here: bit.ly/43lfrZF
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New book: Place and Placemaking Public launch during #PlacemakingWeek in Detroit on Tuesday, June 23 at 5.30pm. Our @ebkent, who features among more than a dozen thought leaders who have contributed, will speak w/ editors @conradkickert & Robert Shibley: eventbrite.com/e/book-launch…
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Our 2025 Impact Report is a testament to what happens when communities are put at the center of public space design. Whether you're a placemaker, funder, or simply someone who appreciates a good public space, there's something in here to inspire you: pps.org/2025-impact-report
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It’s the sidewalks, stupid. Sidewalks are the least understood, most overlooked public space. No discipline claims it, so it’s up to us normal human beings to make sure this central public space becomes recognized as a top priority for every community. sociallifeproject.org/its-th…
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