Minding the Space

One of the key issues that arose out of last month's workshop with Project for Public Spaces is that of management for Pacific Plaza. Nobody is responsible--or funded--to activate the space with ongoing activities or to promote use of the space by other groups.

PPS is providing examples in its final report (to be released July 20th) of non-profit entities in other communities that may provide models for Pacific Plaza. Pioneer Courthouse Square (Portland, OR) was selected because it has a somewhat similar management entity potential. The organization is small, focused on one place, and uses a variety of events to attract people to use the space during different seasons.

BIA staff member Joanne Buselmeier is leading a committee that is looking at Pioneer Courthouse Square as a potential model and exploring its feasiblilty here. Her team will file a report here and at the event on July 20th.