The community is the expert. Create a place, not a design. Look for partners. You can see a lot by observing. Have a vision.
Form supports function.
Money is not the issue. You are never finished. 2000 Effective public spaces are extremely difficult to accomplish, because their complexity is rarely understood. What is remarkable is how often this has been accomplished. PPS has identified 11 key elements in transforming public spaces into vibrant community places, whether they're parks, plazas, public squares, streets, sidewalks or the myriad other outdoor and indoor spaces that have public uses in common.