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Reimagining the Civic Commons

Transforming public spaces to foster engagement, equity, environmental sustainability and economic development in our cities. A collaboration of The JPB Foundation, Knight Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, William Penn Foundation and local partners.

Americans Are Lonely and Disconnected. Better Civic Spaces Can Help.

Americans Are Lonely and Disconnected. Better Civic Spaces Can Help.

We need more welcoming public places where people can connect in person — high-quality, well-maintained parks, trails, libraries and…

Reimagining the Civic Commons

Oct 29

Recommitting to the civic commons

Recommitting to the civic commons

Addressing loneliness & building trust through continued collaboration

Reimagining the Civic Commons

Oct 10

Could local civic life save American democracy?

Could local civic life save American democracy?

4 ways to strengthen a divided nation, from the ground up

Reimagining the Civic Commons

Sep 24

Removing the walls between us

Removing the walls between us

Lessons for the public realm from Belfast, Northern Ireland

Bridget Marquis

Sep 10

We're transforming civic assets in cities across the U.S.

We're transforming civic assets in cities across the U.S.

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