Five Questions with Professor Ryan Muldoon — Ryan Muldoon is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University at Buffalo who focuses on how society can “turn the challenge of increasing diversity into a resource to be tapped for our mutual benefit.” He is also the author of a white paper published with Knight Foundation called “Diversity…

5 questions with public health and built environment expert Nisha Botchwey — Research shows that our environment is inextricably linked to our health. In fact, as much as 84% of our health outcomes result from our socioeconomic factors, health behavior and the physical environment. This indicates that nature, public space and community amenities — places where people can exercise, learn and build…

Evidence of impact from six years of public space transformation — Since 2016, Reimagining the Civic Commons has supported collaborative teams across the country to reimagine public spaces and change what is expected of them. This transformative approach has revitalized civic assets while breaking down silos and building trust among residents. …

The appropriations bill passed by Congress includes robust investments in public spaces that bring Americans together — The recently-passed federal 2023 domestic and defense spending bill passed by Congress (the ‘omnibus’ bill that funds the federal government) includes millions of dollars for parks, trails, Main Streets, town squares, play spaces, libraries, recreation centers and other public spaces.

Philadelphia’s civic commons 2022 in pictures — Kick off your new year with inspiration from a dozen cities transforming civic assets to deliver more engaged, equitable and economically and environmentally resilient communities. Today, the last in our series of photo essays reflecting on the past year of progress features the civic commons work in Philadelphia.

Macon’s civic commons 2022 in pictures — Kick off your new year with inspiration from a dozen cities transforming civic assets to deliver more engaged, equitable and economically and environmentally resilient communities. Today, the tenth in our series of photo essays reflecting on the past year of progress features the civic commons work in Macon, Ga.

Cincinnati’s civic commons 2022 in pictures — Kick off your new year with inspiration from a dozen cities transforming civic assets to deliver more engaged, equitable and economically and environmentally resilient communities. Today, the ninth in our series of photo essays reflecting on the past year of progress features the civic commons work in Cincinnati.

Memphis’ civic commons 2022 in pictures — Kick off your new year with inspiration from a dozen cities transforming civic assets to deliver more engaged, equitable and economically and environmentally resilient communities. Today, the eighth in our series of photo essays reflecting on the past year of progress features the civic commons work in Memphis.

Minneapolis’ civic commons 2022 in pictures — Kick off your new year with inspiration from a dozen cities transforming civic assets to deliver more engaged, equitable and economically and environmentally resilient communities. Today, the seventh in our series of photo essays reflecting on the past year of progress features the civic commons work in Minneapolis.