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Placemaking Chicago Fact Sheet

  • December 14, 2009

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Placemaking is a people-centered approach to planning public spaces.  MPC's Placemaking Chicago project supports the creation and care of quality public places in the region through policy advocacy, collaboration with public agencies and officials, technical assistance on planning projects, and online resources.

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