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CREATING A GREAT DESTINATION <br />It is the role of Placemakers to encourage everyone to think about <br />A great destination has at least 10 places within it, each with 10 things <br />what’s special in their communities. How many quality places are <br />to do. <br />located nearby, and how are they connected? Are there places that <br />should be more meaningful but aren’t? Answering these questions <br />To be successful, cities need destinations. They need destinations that <br />can help residents and stakeholders determine—both individually and <br />give an identity and image to their communities, and that help attract <br />collectively—where they need to focus their energies. <br />new residents, businesses, and investment. But they also need strong <br />community destinations for people to go to. A destination might be <br />a downtown square, a main street, a waterfront, a park, or a museum. <br />Cities of all sizes should have at least 10 destinations where people want <br />at the smallest scale you can accomplish big things. The concept also <br />to be. What makes each destination successful is that it has multiple <br />provides people with something tangible to strive for and helps them <br />places within it. For example, a square needs at least 10 places: a café, <br />visualize what it takes to make their community great. <br />a place to sit, somewhere to meet friends, or more. Within each of the <br />places, there should be at least 10 things to do. Cumulatively, these <br />activities, places and destinations are what make a great city. PPS calls <br />this big idea the “Power of 10.” <br />13 <br /> <br />