Public spaces are central to local economies. “When you go to a neighborhood park or hang out at a recreation center, you may not think about the economic impact of the public amenity you are enjoying. But research shows that our public spaces can generate significant economic value. “And when investments are made with intention, public spaces can help catalyze equitable economic opportunity in cities and neighborhoods while reducing costs from health care to climate change.” #publicspace #economy #localgov #economicdevelopment #value #equity #research #climatechange #investments https://lnkd.in/ePhWm96D
Reimagining the Civic Commons
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 4,397 followers
Transforming our shared civic assets to foster engagement, equity, environmental sustainability and economic development
About us
Reimagining the Civic Commons is a national initiative that is transforming our shared civic assets to foster engagement, equity, environmental sustainability and economic development in cities across the country. To counter the trends of increasing economic segregation, social isolation and distrust, a collaboration of national foundations and local civic leaders are reimagining civic assets as a solution. Together, we are demonstrating that transformative public spaces can connect people of all backgrounds, cultivate trust and create more resilient communities. We believe in the power of the commons.
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http://civiccommons.us
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- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
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"Our team has been dedicated to creating a stronger sense of belonging in the Pleasant Hill Neighborhood through cultural preservation, community engagement, and collaborative planning with partners. We are excited to continue the work we've done in connecting with over 400 residents and community members to shape a vision for the future." – Tonja Khabir, MPH Reimagining the Civic Commons partners in Macon, Georgia are leaning in on a collaborative approach to revitalizing public spaces as a path to a more engaged, equitable and resilient Historic Pleasant Hill Neighborhood. https://lnkd.in/eQm42u_F Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government Alex Morrison Chris Floore, CPC WGXA #civicinfrastructure #collaboration #CivicCommonsUS
Macon-Bibb County receives $750,000 to revitalize public spaces in Historic Pleasant Hill
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Reimagining the Civic Commons reposted this
How can local government improve civic infrastructure? Civic infrastructure and other civic spaces enable us to connect, build community, and address shared concerns. Join this webinar from the Percent for Place Coalition on October 23, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CDT to learn how government leaders can boost civic infrastructure and explore tactical steps all levels of government can take to make this a reality. Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gTMpvepq
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"Creating a true civic commons means reimagining not just the places themselves, but how communities design, manage and operate these shared assets. "It’s about practice change." Did you miss last week's Cities for Everyone webinar featuring insights from nearly a decade of strategic investments in public spaces through Reimagining the Civic Commons? You can watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eVBdDjPR Bridget Marquis Gil Penalosa 8 80 Cities #civiccommonsus #civicinfrastructure #citiesforeveryone #publicspace #webinar
The Power of the Commons: Public Space for a Higher Purpose. Guest: Bridget Marquis
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“For decades, we have seen an increase across America in social isolation and loneliness, and a decline in people’s participation in civic life. Yet in these cities, people are connecting across differences of income and race, engaging in local community life and becoming more hopeful about the future." Since 2016, Reimagining the Civic Commons has emphasized investments that counter harmful trends like loneliness and economic segregation while delivering critical social, economic and environmental benefits for communities. And it’s working. We’re excited to share that national funders are doubling down on their support for local leaders implementing our innovative model with nearly $10 million in new investments across the country. https://lnkd.in/e_fSXqjK THE JPB FOUNDATION Knight Foundation The Kresge Foundation Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition City of Akron, Ohio Live6 Alliance - Detroit City of Detroit Invest Detroit Memphis River Parks Partnership Innovate Memphis Overton Park Conservancy Heights CDC City of Memphis Downtown Memphis Commission Memphis Public Library Memphis Library Foundation Fairmount Park Conservancy Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Bartram's Garden CENTENNIAL PARKSIDE CDC STRAWBERRY MANSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC Environmental Initiative Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government Blue Grass Community Foundation CivicLex Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Tri-State Trails Downtown Camden NJ Guadalupe River Park Conservancy #connection #civiclife #hope
Recommitting to the civic commons
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Reimagining the Civic Commons reposted this
✨ Webinar opportunity: The Role of Government in Regenerating Civic Infrastructure ✨ Concerned by the loneliness epidemic? Join us on 10/23 for a conversation on public policy solutions for supporting civic infrastructure and social connection at every level of government Featuring: + Sam Pressler, Connective Tissue + Anita Cozart, DC Office of Planning + Erika Poethig, Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago + Kendal Smith, Office of Governor Phil Scott, State of Vermont + Alexa Bush, The Kresge Foundation Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHk7u4ve #CivicInfrastructure #Percent4Place #Infrastructure #connection Main Street America
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Role of Government in Regenerating Civic Infrastructure. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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✨ Webinar opportunity: The Role of Government in Regenerating Civic Infrastructure ✨ Concerned by the loneliness epidemic? Join us on 10/23 for a conversation on public policy solutions for supporting civic infrastructure and social connection at every level of government Featuring: + Sam Pressler, Connective Tissue + Anita Cozart, DC Office of Planning + Erika Poethig, Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago + Kendal Smith, Office of Governor Phil Scott, State of Vermont + Alexa Bush, The Kresge Foundation Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHk7u4ve #CivicInfrastructure #Percent4Place #Infrastructure #connection Main Street America
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Role of Government in Regenerating Civic Infrastructure. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
savingplaces-org.zoom.us
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Reimagining the Civic Commons reposted this
Since 2016, Akron has been working with residents and community leaders to co-create and co-steward public spaces in downtown, Ohio & Erie Canal Park and Summit Lake neighborhoods. We’re thrilled to be a part of the Reimagining the Civic Commons network and a recipient of a third round of national investment to revitalize public spaces in ways that benefit the community. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gxQHCVqf or www.ohioeriecanal.org/news We could not continue to do this work without the support from our national partners and our local partners and residents. Together, we are transforming Akron into a safe, equitable and welcoming city for everyone through investment in our parks, trails and public spaces. #ReimaginingCivicCommons #AkronOhio #AkronCivicCommons
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📣 Exciting news: National funders and local leaders recommit to the civic commons. 📣 Today, we are announcing new investments in civic spaces nationwide to address loneliness and nurture trust. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/eYDVkzya THE JPB FOUNDATION Knight Foundation The Kresge Foundation Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition City of Akron, Ohio Live6 Alliance - Detroit City of Detroit Invest Detroit Memphis River Parks Partnership Innovate Memphis Overton Park Conservancy Heights CDC City of Memphis Downtown Memphis Commission Memphis Public Library Memphis Library Foundation Fairmount Park Conservancy Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Bartram's Garden CENTENNIAL PARKSIDE CDC STRAWBERRY MANSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC Environmental Initiative Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government Blue Grass Community Foundation CivicLex Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Tri-State Trails Downtown Camden NJ Guadalupe River Park Conservancy #civicinfrastructure #publicspace #trust #connection #CivicCommonsUS
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📣 Calling all parks & rec professionals 📣 Reimagining the Civic Commons will be at this week’s National Recreation and Park Association conference for a session entitled, Socioeconomic Mixing: Creating Public Parks Where Everyone Belongs. Join us in-person on October 10 at 2:30 p.m. for a panel featuring Terrance Smith, public innovation fellow at the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, Jasmine Stokes, director of programming and engagement at Memphis River Parks Partnership and Reimagining the Civic Commons director, Bridget Marquis. Hope to see you there. https://lnkd.in/eF8SfAKB #parks #publicspace #CivicCommonsUS #memphis #diversity