Ethan Kent

Reconnecting People Through Places Placemaking With Local, and Global, Networks An exciting evolution for the global placemaking movement and @PlacemakingX: linkedin.com/pulse/reconnec…

@ebkent @conradkickert @PPS_Placemaking @placemakingus @RudyBrunerAward @sociallifeproj @WayneStateDUSP Place and Placemaking is now available open access, with free downloads of the book and independent chapters: taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/… by @conradkickert @ebkent @lohplaces @tmtomp @CresswellTim @tonyhiss & many others! #Placemaking

New book: Place and Placemaking Public launch during #PlacemakingWeek in Detroit on Tuesday, June 23 at 5.30pm. Our @ebkent, who features among more than a dozen thought leaders who have contributed, will speak w/ editors @conradkickert & Robert Shibley: eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-…

It’s the sidewalks, stupid. Sidewalks are the least understood, most overlooked public space. No discipline claims it, so it’s up to us normal human beings to make sure this central public space becomes recognized as a top priority for every community. sociallifeproject.org/its-the-sidewa…

Exploring the role of place activation in creative urban renewal with global placemaking expert, Ethan Kent fbideas.org/news/exploring… @unsungsongs @ebkent #PlacemakingVic #PlacemakingMelbourne #PlacemakingAus

The full podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2GqB16… @PlacemakingX

Let's shift the development paradigm from #Placetaking to #Placemaking through #PlaceLedDevelopment and #PlaceCapitalism. We've loved learning from, and supporting, the #PlacemakingAotearoa and #PlacemakingAuckland conversations and communities.

Australia’s first #RegenerativePlacemaking Masterclass, led by Village Well and PlacemakingX, kicked off in Brisbane. #PlacemakingBrisbane

Join us at our #RegenerativePlacemaking Masterclass, kicking off Tuesday in Brisbane, before going to Sydney, Melbourne, and now with Perth recently added! @PlaceLeaders @MainstreetAus #PlacemakingAus #Placemaking

In 1970 our @Fred_Kent organized the first #EarthDay in NYC, and has since devoted his life to supporting #publicspaces and #cities that heal our fundamental crises of disconnection between people, places and our planet: sociallifeproject.org/how-placemakin…

WEBINAR TOMORROW: Join More Than A Sidewalk – How Great Places Encourage Walking, hosted by @UrbanLandInst + America Walks, to explore strategies that transform streets into dynamic places. #ActivePeople 🗓️ April 21 ⏰️ 2 pm ET / 11 am PT Register: buff.ly/rEI7S07

Outdoor dining should be year-round. As I told @nytimes my bill to expand and streamline roadway dining is great for neighborhood businesses, workers, and everyone who likes a nice meal outside☀️ nytimes.com/2026/04/16/nyr…

WEBINAR, Apr 21: Walkability isn't just about infrastructure, it's about appeal. Join More Than A Sidewalk, jointly hosted by the @UrbanLandInst + America Walks, to explore strategies that transform streets into dynamic places. #ActivePeople Register: ➡️ buff.ly/rEI7S07

Join us at the #WorldUrbanForum, with many #placemaking network leaders, in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 19th at 4pm. #PublicSpace @WUF_UNHabitat @UNHABITAT

@Streetfilms @NYC_DOT Amazing! Just over 20 years since we founded GAPco the idea emerged from the public workshop to connect Grand Army Plaza to Prospect Park: web.archive.org/web/2020110101…

The Grand Army Plaza news from @NYC_DOT is amazeballs! @Streetfilms has been documenting GAP since 2006. Following a wave of advocacy much safer crossings & ample green islands were installed. I put together this 2006 vs 2011 look. GAP used to be a hellish place. Now it is better. Let's make it BEST! @StreetsblogNYC @OpenPlans @TransAltBK @Naparstek @ebkent @CMShaunAbreu @CMShahanaHanif @PPS_Placemaking

The 3rd #GlobalPlacemakingSummit will be in Bangkok, Thailand! Hosted by The Urban Studies Lab and #PlacemakingThailand. #Placemaking #PlacemakingASEAN #PlacemakingAsia

WEBINAR, Apr 21: Walkability isn't just about infrastructure, it's about appeal. Join More Than A Sidewalk, jointly hosted by the @UrbanLandInst + America Walks, to explore strategies that transform streets into dynamic places. #ActivePeople Register: ➡️ buff.ly/rEI7S07

@americawalks @UrbanLandInst Promises to be a great conversation! With @mayormcginn, @ebkent of @PlacemakingX & @placemakingus, @ccoletta of @CivicCommonsUS. Relevant to our sidewalk resource guide: sociallifeproject.org/sidewalk_resou…

WEBINAR: We all know a great place when we find one, but what makes it great + how do we create more? Join More Than A Sidewalk, hosted by the @UrbanLandInst + American Walks, to explore how to transform streets into dynamic places. #ActivePeople ➡️ buff.ly/rEI7S07

The diversity and level of human connection and exchange in JAmaa E-Fna is almost unmatched in any square. #PublicSpace #Placemaking

JAmaa El-Fna Square. One of the world’s greatest public spaces. #PlacemakingAfrica @placemakingx @African_Spaces @sociallifeproj