When It Comes to Public Space, Management Matters as Much as Design

Cities love to celebrate new plazas, parks, and open streets — but too often, the harder work of keeping them clean, safe, and welcoming falls through the cracks. Public space management, the daily care that makes these places thrive, is usually piecemeal and uneven, leaving some neighborhoods behind. A new framework from the nonprofit Open Plans calls for dedicated Public Space Teams funded by cities, ensuring every community has the staff and resources needed to steward shared spaces with equity and consistency. Michael Sutherland with Next City has the full story.

Michael Sutherland

Next City

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