Project for Public Spaces
David Burney is an accomplished professional in urban planning and design, serving as the Director of the MS Urban Placemaking and Management program at Pratt Institute School of Architecture since January 2015. Burney has held influential roles as Board Chair of Project for Public Spaces and as a Commissioner on the NYC Planning Commission since April 2019. Previously, Burney was a Commissioner at the NYC Department of Design and Construction from January 2004 to January 2014 and served as the Director of Design and Capital Improvement at the New York City Housing Authority from 1990 to 2003.
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Project for Public Spaces
Founded in 1975, Project for Public Spaces has brought some of the most successful public spaces in the world to life. Public spaces are only able to fulfill their potential when the people who use them everyday take part in the process. That’s why we put constructive community participation at the heart of our work. We partner with corporate social responsibility initiatives and foundations to support projects of all scales and budgets—from planning or improving parks, plazas, and public markets to transforming entire districts. Through workshops, trainings, and conferences, we educate and equip people with the tools to lead in their own placemaking efforts worldwide. Our interdisciplinary team has worked on the ground with over 3,500 communities in 52 countries, creating places that serve as the foundation for our society’s health, resilience, and so much more. Together, we can build a world where every public space is community-powered. Learn more at www.pps.org.