The Return Of The Civic Square

"Despite the misty-eyed memory of the town commons or village green, the plain truth is that most cities no longer have a good central square... Fortunately, there are ample signs that civic squares are on the verge of a remarkable resurgence. Many projects are coming about now because public officials, planners and citizens are starting to understand that public life—meaning active, vital street life—is essential to rebuilding downtowns."

Thanks to Making Places Editor