Ethan Kent
@ebkent
Supporting #publicspace & #placemaking leadership, networks, advocacy & impact globally. Executive Director @PlacemakingX. Formerly SVP @PPS_Placemaking.
Reconnecting People Through Places Placemaking With Local, and Global, Networks An exciting evolution for the global placemaking movement and @PlacemakingX: linkedin.com/pulse/reconnec…
“Donald Trump has become the deep state. He is the keeper of the secrets. He is the one stealing away people’s liberties. He is the one weaponizing government and protecting the ruling class.” @maureendowd nytimes.com/2025/07/19/opi…
The global #placemaking movement is defined, debated, & developed by people grounded in #publicspace work from diverse destinations, disciplines & demographics around the world. Help us shape, connect & grow the collective learning, advocacy, & impact #Placemakers everywhere!
Is your organization ready to shape the next #feminist placemaking revolution? Join the first-ever #FeministPlacemaking Program by @Thegenderedcty working at the intersection of #communities, #places, and #equity. 🌍💜 From #Amsterdam to the world. genderedcity.org/feminist-pm-pr…
Let's take streets and sidewalks to the next level of safety, economic activity, and social life! #DoubleLoadedSidewalks are essential to making great #sidewalks: sociallifeproject.org/double-loaded-… By @Fred_Kent & @DrTPanova #urbanplanning #urbanism #placemaking
#PublicMarkets leaders from around the world! We’re inspired by and grateful for the #MarketCities network, led by @PPS_Placemaking, of which we, and many #PlacemakingX leaders, are partners.
Some of our int'l friends & colleagues were unable to attend #PublicMarkets25 due to current political circumstances in the US—they submitted video greetings instead! Enjoy this colorful glimpse into markets across the globe! We're so grateful for our ongoing partnerships!
Join us for the global launch of #DistrictsInPlacemaking! @PlacemakingX with @placemaking_eu, The Place Institute & @GCDNet will support & connect organizations working to apply #Placemaking, #PlaceGovernance, #PlaceManagement, & #PlaceLedDevelopment: linkedin.com/events/distric…
🕰️ From the Archives: The 1st Museum Mile Festival in NYC, summer 1978. 5th Ave was closed to traffic & museums were open for free w/music entertainment in front of each. 📖 “Reflections from Our Founders” by PPS co-founders @sociallifeproj: 🔗 bit.ly/PPSReflections… #PPSTurns50
Social Life for All: Places Where Seniors Thrive. Fred Kent 'A great city is one that is designed for everyone. All people equally deserve to enjoy their city and what it has to offer.' It must be good for the 8 and the 80 year old. Equity. Great photos: bit.ly/3FZHd6a
A pioneering document for #placemaking - the master plan that our @Fred_Kent led for #BryantPark in 1980, after founding @PPS_Placemaking in 1975 to put William H Whyte’s work into practice: uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5810e16fbe876c… @bryantparknyc #UrbanParks #LandArch
With protests taking place across the US, it's never been more important to understand the role of #publicspace in supporting #democracy. Join us on Thu, 7/17 at 12pm ET for "Protecting Civic Life & Liberties in Public Space" to make sense of it all. 🔗 pps.org/events/made-by…
Easy to vote early! Lots of strong candidates. My suggestions: 1️⃣ @bradlander 2️⃣ @ZohranKMamdani 3️⃣ @scottmstringer 4️⃣ @AdrienneEAdams 5️⃣ @zellnor4ny @MarkLevineNYC @JumaaneWilliams @ReynosoBrooklyn @BKBPReynoso #votenyc @StreetsPAC #PlacemakingNYC #publicspacenyc
320+ Participants 8 Venues 130+ Sessions/tours 100+ Speakers
The closing picture of our 4-day #GlobalPlacemakingSummit! Convened with 300+ participants, from 20+ countries, at 6 amazing venues across Toronto. @place_canada #PlacemakingCanada #Placemaking
The closing picture of our 4-day #GlobalPlacemakingSummit! Convened with 300+ participants, from 20+ countries, at 6 amazing venues across Toronto. @place_canada #PlacemakingCanada #Placemaking
What a week in Toronto! @PlacemakingX @place_canada #GlobalPlacemakingSummit brought together a dynamic global #community working toward healthier & more joyful #cities Honored to be part of this important gathering and already looking forward to the next summit! #UrbanHealth
Beyond happy to be in Toronto for the #GlobalPlacemakingSummit — reconnecting with so many longtime friends & global #placemaking leaders Together, let's shape the future of the placemaking movement toward #healthier & more equitable #cities #UrbanHealth
Day 2 of the #GlobalPlacemakingSummit! We’re hosted in partnership with @YZD — a site in transition, showing us how placemaking starts with people, not just plans. Let’s keep building cities that feel alive before they’re fully built. #PlacemakingCanada #CityBuilding