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We hope to connect with you there!
Public markets - & the #streetvendors who work in them - are integral to city life.
Vendors contribute to the vibrancy & culture of cities, offer easy access to fresh vegetables, prepared foods, & other essentials.
We support this call 2 support #publicmarkets & vendors #WUF10
Public markets are the heart beat of communities regardless of the country. Market Cities is an initiative, launched by @pps_placemaking, to support public market systems through new policy, governance, infrastructure, and investments. #placemaking https://t.co/zMIe1P5Tws
#PublicMarkets are beneficial to cities and regions.
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Yet, they are often vulnerable to: #RealEstate development, transformation of #FoodSystems, unsustainable economic practices, or, a lack of management capacity.
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Do you have #VulnerableMarkets in your city?
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#WUF10
The #HealthBridge Liveable Cities program participates in the Tenth World Urban Forum @WUF_10 in Abu Dhabi.
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Implementing the #NewUrbanAgenda can improve #PublicHealth.
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At #WUF10 we host a #PublicMarkets Networking Event & our team speaks at several Side & Training Events.
Happy New Year, #Placemakers! 🎉
We envision a world where all people shape #publicspaces that foster civic life, belonging, and well-being in their communities. We’re excited to continue making this vision a reality with you as we enter this new decade. 🎊
Big box designs for ‘innovation districts’ are out. Walkable places designed for people and human interaction are defining the new tech + innovation districts. They’ll start to resemble the market districts of a 100 years ago. HT @PPS_Placemaking https://t.co/3xpKa7B6es
Are We Killing the Markets of Mexico City?
Over-tourism and gentrification are putting one of the city’s most prized culinary and cultural traditions at risk https://t.co/OzCNfNQq6v
The Flint Farmers' Market has been selected as one of American Farmland Trust's top regional markets this year! https://t.co/FlPIbLaFrj via @PPS_Placemaking