Public spaces need not be cost centers. Properly managed, they can support services that attract the public and create operating revenue. Revitalized spaces that contribute to rising retail and real estate values can share in those values. Town Square knows the ins and outs of rentals, concessions, sponsorship, event rentals, philanthropic fundraising, use fees, assessments and all the devices available to launch the renewal of an urban space and assure its continuing success.

It’s more than embellishments like attractive furniture and street signs. Good design of a public space involves close study of existing strengths and weaknesses, infrastructure, familiar footpaths and patterns. It considers access for able-bodied and disabled users, strollers, and supply trucks. It addresses the need for both intimate places and wide-open spaces, for flexibility. It employs materials suited to the weather, the level of wear and tear, ease of maintenance, and the budget. Good design sets the stage. Town Square blends local know-how with tried and true techniques to achieve designs that do the job.

We work collaboratively with engineers, architects and landscape
architects to evolve the design of spaces to foster the active urban life that the spaces should host.

One quality must remain constant in successful spaces, and that is the level of care. Constant care is the mission of a staff trained in their specialties and in teamwork. Security is one specialty,  but all on-site workers must project the spirit of a safe and welcoming space. Town Square will help you determine and qualify the staff you need for day-to-day operations and ongoing maintenance. We will work with you to build congenial relations with related municipal staff as well as realistic budgets. Maintaining a thriving and active space is more management intensive than if little took place there, but it will set you apart from local competition.