Alleyways

Alleyways are among the most underused public spaces in America.

Outdoor Games

Successful public spaces offer activities and support active uses.

Creating a temporary roundabout by using paint and hay bales lets a community test the solutions effectiveness.

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Public art displays are also a great way of lauding and promoting local talent.

Seating

Everybody sits!

Public seating is an essential ingredient in placemaking.

Activated Alley with Paper Chains

Signage

Directional signage is referred to as wayfinding.

Find “recipes” for the projects shown above:TeamBetterBlock.org/Recipes

Page published November 2019

Colorful Crosswalk

Outdoor Community Stage

Outdoor Games

Pop-up Roundabout

Pop-up Shops

Public Art

Raised Garden Beds

Pop-up Seating

Pop-up Signage

The Pop-Up Placemaking Tool Kit