Design Guide for Winter Placemaking

Developed during the winter of 2020-2021, as COVID-19 restrictions and public safety concerns limited indoor activities for restaurants, entertainment, public events and social gatherings, this guide shared ideas and designs for innovative, quickly implementable, low cost interventions to drive visitors back to Main Streets to support area restaurants and small businesses.

The information shared aims to support Main Streets, municipalities, and other organizations in reimagining what’s possible during winter on their main streets and commercial districts.