

Market Cities: what if every city had a public market Strategy
Place Solutions Group is pleased to be a founding member of the Market Cities Network of Project for Public Spaces.
Market Cities is a new vision for public markets at the city-wide and regional scale. Market Cities recognize the unique magnetism of markets as public spaces and develop supportive policies that leverage market assets and build human capital to address a myriad of critical civic and societal issues. Market Cities value and invest in their market eco-systems to tackle economic, social, gender and racial inequality; create environments where diverse people interact; spur regional economic development; create job opportunities, especially for women, low-income and minority populations; establish critical social and economic infrastructure for communities facing climate-related risks; and promote community health.
Despite the value that public markets bring to cities and regions, they are endangered by many forces – and often by a combination of forces. These constant and immediate threats include increasing urban development and value of real estate; the modernization and centralization of food systems; economic development practices that neglect women, minority populations, and other small entrepreneurs; and the lack of management capacity of the markets themselves.
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This program builds on our work to revitalize markets in Hanoi working with Healthbridge Hanoi. Read more
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For further information on becoming involved with this initiative, please contact Steve at "Let's Talk" below.