Phil Myrick LLC advises planning and development projects around the world, helping to create vibrant public spaces, destinations, districts, and mixed-use environments. Former CEO of Project for Public Spaces, Phil is a leading practitioner of placemaking - helping his clients activate the public realm, engage people in their community, and stimulate economic development. A vibrant public realm is what great urban environments are made of – their stimulating mix of activities and energy makes us want to visit again and again. Our enjoyment of such places is only human – but it is also the underpinning for healthy communities and local economies. In today’s world, a high-performing public realm only happens with careful planning and design. Phil’s expertise fills that niche, and has helped transform projects into dynamic places that bring enormous social and economic benefit to the client and the larger community. Phil’s impact is illustrated by the long list of awards to his clients coming from leading organizations like the Urban Land Institute, the American Planning Association, and the American Institute of Architects.