Placemaking Week 2024

This is not an event organized by Placemaking Week.

Registration is not required, but to enjoy the films you will need to reserve a pair of headphones here.
Seating is first come, first serve. Light refreshments and snacks available for purchase.

Event produced by Present Company

Using silent disco technology, we will be showing William Whyte's "Social Life of Small Urban Spaces" and the documentary "The Place Man". Socialize with friends and colleagues in this active urban environment or immerse yourself in William Whyte's sage observations by popping your headphones on.

6:30 - 7:00pm: The Place Man
The Place Man is a documentary that explores the roots of the placemaking movement through the life of Fred Kent, who has devoted his life to creating public spaces. Fred is the founder of Project for Public Spaces, the organization that puts on Placemaking Week. What makes this documentary so engaging is Fred himself. He is not some larger-than-life character but a humble and compassionate person who believes in creating spaces that foster community. Throughout the film, we witness Fred's enthusiasm for public spaces and his deep conviction that planning cities for people and places is essential for taking on the bigger challenges we face today.

7:00 - 8:00pm: The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces
One of the most well-regarded films about urban planning is now available online in its entirety. The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, a 1979 documentary by William H. “Holly” Whyte, explores the successes and failures of public spaces in New York City. It was made as part of a research effort spearheaded by The Street Life Project in conjunction with the Municipal Art Society of New York.