Norman Mintz and Phil Myric -- a Project for Public Spaces Presentation. Residents of Columbia County and surrounding communities are invited to a presentation which will review the significant downtown Main St. revitalization projects experienced in Philmont from 2006-2011. The presentation will also highlight how Project for Public Spaces (PPS) encourages the community to get involved in “Placemaking” which they see as a way to connect downtown destinations through streetscape improvements and outdoor community events all of which play an integral role in community revitalization. Norman Mintz, a previous resident of Claverack (now living in Germantown), has been a leader in the field of downtown revitalization for more than 30 years.

Project for Public Spaces (PPS) is a nonprofit planning, design and educational organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities. The presentation is hosted by the Philmont Beautification, Inc. Main St. Program funded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and the Village of Philmont Streetscape Committee chaired by Mayor Clarence Speed.