PlacemakingX

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

[Fred Kent @Fred_Kent]

Break the rules and see what happens. Paris waterfront vs. Brooklyn waterfront.
https://t.co/gYunqIjjUQ

[Ethan Kent @ebkent]

@PlacemakingX @UrbanLandInst @americawalks @mayormcginn @ccoletta Loved getting to do this! The presentations highlighted the work of @sociallifeproj, @CivicCommonsUS, @placemakingus and @PPS_Placemaking.

[PlacemakingX @PlacemakingX]

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 https://t.co/dhtInQ1RA2

[Ethan Kent @ebkent]

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: https://t.co/Uqa6scyAha @RudyBrunerAward

[PlacemakingX @PlacemakingX]

Podcast with @Ideal_Spaces_ and our Ethan Kent on where the #Placemaking movement is at, and where it is going next: https://t.co/q7t6dr5Z1R

@placemaking_eu #PlacemakingEurope #PlacemakingGermany

[PlacemakingX @PlacemakingX]

@ofuturecities @VandAWaterfront @placemaking_eu @RashiqFataar 👏😎 @RamonMarrades @African_Spaces #PlacemakingCapetown #PlacemakingAfrica

[Our Future Cities @ofuturecities]

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

[Street Design @Street_Design]

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
https://t.co/JNXiKvkDSb

[Social Life Project @sociallifeproj]

Social Life for All - How Interactive Sculptures Bring Us Together https://t.co/vY5HKHhYcu

"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

[Future of Places @FutureofPlaces]

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. https://t.co/8JDNTuNg8w

[ISUH @IS_UrbanHealth]

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:
https://t.co/OkWNlIrstH

@WHO @ebkent @FuturoCiudades

#UrbanHealth #HealthyCities

[Rashiq Fataar @RashiqFataar]

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

[PlacemakingX @PlacemakingX]

@ebkent @conradkickert @PPS_Placemaking @placemakingus @RudyBrunerAward @sociallifeproj @WayneStateDUSP Place and Placemaking is now available open access, with free downloads of the book and independent chapters: https://t.co/0YtKA54Qyy by @conradkickert @ebkent @lohplaces @tmtomp @CresswellTim @tonyhiss & many others!

#Placemaking

[PlacemakingX @PlacemakingX]

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: https://t.co/wXg4LtVJL1

[Project for Public Spaces @PPS_Placemaking]

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: https://t.co/L2EyYW1FUn

[PlacemakingX @PlacemakingX]

@IS_UrbanHealth @TecdeMonterrey @ebkent @PlacemakingMx @PlacemakingLat @onuhabitat

[Fred Kent @Fred_Kent]

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.

https://t.co/gB0SYT6KKc

[PlacemakingX @PlacemakingX]

Exploring the role of place activation in creative urban renewal with global placemaking expert, Ethan Kent
https://t.co/ZE73gK1umf @unsungsongs @ebkent

#PlacemakingVic #PlacemakingMelbourne #PlacemakingAus

[ISUH @IS_UrbanHealth]

Theme 4 at ICUH 2026: Mental Health, Social Connection, and Belonging.

Safety, dignity, belonging in cities. One week left – deadline May 17.

→ https://t.co/OkWNlIs0jf

#ICUH2026 #UrbanHealth #MentalHealth @TecdeMonterrey @UNHABITAT @WHO @ebkent

[Ethan Kent @ebkent]

Let's shift the development paradigm from #Placetaking to #Placemaking through #PlaceLedDevelopment and #PlaceCapitalism.

We've loved learning from, and supporting, the #PlacemakingAotearoa and #PlacemakingAuckland conversations and communities.