The workshop was coordinated with the Carl Small Town Center, Mississippi State University and Mississippi Main Street. The first activity in the workshop was a walk through downtown guided by Norman Mintz. One design problem addressed creative ways to revisit a downtown that is divided by railroad tracks. Another design issue concerned accommodating the new population that is likely to permanently locate in Picayune. Currently, there is virtually no housing available in the city. Finally the workshop focused on the role public spaces can play, walkability, enhancement of natural and cultural resources, and creating a safe, family-friendly environment.

Learn more in the Picayune Workshop Notebook.