The 12 Best Public Squares in the US & Canada

In order to inspire better urban development, the Project for Public Spaces has honored some of the best public squares in American and Canada.

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December 23, 2005, 5:00 AM PST

By Mike Lydon

The Project for Public Spaces, a non-profit organization that specializes in the creation of vibrant public spaces, has named squares in Montreal, San Francisco, Savannah, and Detroit to their top twelve list. Unsurprisingly, four public squares in New York City were also on the list.

Thanks to Mike Lydon

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