PinnedInReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·Oct 13Beyond the Ban: Designing the Third Spaces Teens NeedReducing technology use is widely seen as beneficial, but it may not be enough. What if we offered an alternative?A response icon3A response icon3
PinnedInReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·Oct 6The Critical Infrastructure of ConnectionA new study of three New York communities shows that parks, libraries and sidewalks can spur familiarity, belonging and friendship — and…A response icon7A response icon7
PinnedInReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·Sep 22Friendship Shouldn’t Be a Luxury GoodFrom free walking clubs to dog park meetups, public spaces are helping lonely Americans find each other, no membership fee required.A response icon6A response icon6
PinnedInReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·Aug 11The Safety Dividend: The Surprising Impact of Well-Managed Public SpacesIs your community concerned about public safety? Consider investing in the public realm.A response icon1A response icon1
PinnedInReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·Jul 14The Case for JoyWhat the research tells us about public space and human flourishingA response icon12A response icon12
InReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·3d agoBeyond Housing: What It Takes to Build Genuine CommunitiesYes, the country badly needs more homes — and with them, nearby civic infrastructure to connect people to each other.A response icon2A response icon2
InReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·Oct 23Where Americans Come TogetherTen years ago, Reimagining the Civic Commons set out to test whether public space could reconnect Americans. Here’s what we learned.
InReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·Sep 8How Philadelphia Revived the Civic City4 ways the city’s Civic Commons ethos is influencing people working on the next generation of public space
InReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·Aug 25Can Rituals Help Hold Communities Together?Artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, scholar Ashley Gallegos and author Michael Norton on the science and practice of ritual in public life.A response icon3A response icon3
InReimagining the Civic CommonsbyReimagining the Civic Commons·Jul 28In the Heart of Silicon Valley, San José Is Building BelongingHow the Bay Area’s largest city is using public space, cultural identity and cross-sector partnerships to build community as the city growsA response icon5A response icon5
