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Every day, millions of stakeholders step up to help shape our communities and shared spaces. However, there is no one resource for ideas, inspiration & the "how to' of creating great places. Until now.

 

GreaterPlaces is building a site with: 

  • Organized, visual examples of places, policies, plans and more

  • Practical information on placemaking, investment and governing

  • Contacts, connections and forums for finding advice and great ideas

  • Trendspotting for topics that matter to users 

  • Innovative products & services for our shared spaces 

Communities need a new kind of resource

Current resources for gathering ideas and promoting our work need an update. We plan to use the best of Web 2.0, social networking and marketing approaches to connect civic innovators.

 

You can use GreaterPlaces to:

  • Save time & target resources.

  • Find information for presentations, reports and RfPs.

  • Connect with other civic innovators

  • Spot trends in policy, design & innovation.

  • Direct clients to an accessible, easy-to-use resourse.

  • Respond to your managers' requests for information quickly.

Cities all over the world are inviting the public to the community design table. We think everyone should come inspired and equipped with great ideas and solutions for the shared spaces in our communities.

 

You can use GreaterPlaces to:

  • Find how other communities have solved similar problems.

  • Learn about urban planning with accessible information & examples.

  • See what projects and investments stand the test of time.

  • Gather ideas on improving your community.

You need to compare options, reduce risk, communicate value & build support throughout your enterprise.

 

You can use GreaterPlaces to:

  • Compare options and alternatives

  • Find peer experience to reduce risk in adopting new technology.

  • Use examples to show your city is not "the first" & get implementation tips.

  • Promote your city by posting your recent plans, code, or outreach efforts.

  • Spot & avoid "landmines" in the public process.

 

 

You need an alternative to expensive, limited digital/print channels to reach buyers in government and B2B.

 

You can use GreaterPlaces to:

  • Build an online marketplace with photos, use cases, videos and more. 

  • List qualifications, specifications, sample scopes of work, and more. 

  • Take advantage of GreaterPlaces reach, data, and unique storytelling platform. 

  • Reach expanded audiences - imagine the public as your salesforce.

  • Contact Lisa to be one of the first in line for a free page.

Professionals
Civic Leaders
​Decision Makers
Philanthropy
Real Estate Developers
​Vendors

You build the places that people love, but need to get all the pieces right. 

 

You can use GreaterPlaces to:

  • Find project ideas & contacts.

  • Focus on the details that matter most to cities, neighbors, future tenants, and your bottom line.

  • Find partners & professionals.

  • Gather studies to support project design and operations.

  • Get ideas on financing, new products, materials, & services.

Your work is critical - and needs impact

 

You can use GreaterPlaces to

  • Increase your impact by highlighting replicable practices.

  • Connect with other funders, organizations & cities carrying out similar work.

  • Follow news and progress in your target communities.

  • Spot new investment opportunities.

Writers & Bloggers

Cities are hot, as is the competition in the city journalism space. 

 

You can use GreaterPlaces to:

  • Find the latest work from cities, planning firms, and think tanks. 

  • Combine case studies for new storylines on challenges and solutions in cities.

  • Efficiently connect with contacts & sources.

  • Tap trusted resouces for fact checking & new story ideas. 

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