Co-hosting the 6th International Placemaking Week will:

• Expose national and international leaders in the field to your region’s public spaces, such as parks, public squares, streets, public markets, and waterfronts, and related placemaking initiatives like festivals, community events, activations, and public art. 
• Showcase unique strategic efforts taking place in your region in the conference’s opening plenary and workshop topics. 
• Promote the local community internationally to public sector officials, nonprofit professionals, public space designers, and community advocates.
•  Draw tourism spending to your region from over 600 attendees, while showcasing unique local destinations that entice visitors to return.

To get a sense of what to expect from co-hosting, visit some recent conference reports from Detroit, Baltimore, Chattanooga and Amsterdam.

‍Submit a Letter of Interest

‍Bring the next International Placemaking Week to your city! Read our full Request for Letters of Interest for more information on how to submit your letter. 

Info Session

Register to join us for an Info Session on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 12pm ET to learn more about the Call for Cities process and how to submit a Letter of Interest.

Timeline

Letter of Interest opens: November 15, 2026
Letter of interest deadline: January 27, 2027
‍Full proposal invitation: February 2027

Full proposal deadline: April 2027
Finalist interviews: May 2027
Final decision: June 2027

‍We look forward to your submission!

Questions?

For questions about the Call for Proposals process, email us at info@placemakingweek.org

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