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Civic Commons Studio #6: Meeting the Moment

The past few years have underscored the importance of face-to-face human connection to our daily lives and wellbeing….
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Detroit

Co-hosted by City Institute and the Detroit Civic Commons team, this Civic Commons Learning Journey explored public spaces…
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Akron

Co-hosted by Dan Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer at Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition and convener of…
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Portland and Seattle

Co-hosted by Sarah Iannarone, Portland-based activist and mayoral candidate, and Christopher Williams, Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Staff for Seattle…
Civic Commons Studio #5: Lessons for the Field

America is in the grips of increased polarization, social isolation and economic inequality. We are more segregated by…
Civic Commons Studio #4: Harvesting Principles

On September 12 – 14, 2018 the Civic Commons Learning Network and the Detroit Civic Commons team hosted…
Dufferin Grove Park. Image credit: Kyle Kutuchief.
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Toronto

Co-hosted by 8 80 Cities, this Civic Commons Learning Journey offered participants the opportunity to experience public places and…
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Copenhagen

In June 2018, the Civic Commons Learning Network in partnership with the Better Block Foundation hosted Civic Commons…
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Detroit

Co-hosted by the Detroit Civic Commons Team and Detroit Experience Factory, this Civic Commons Learning Journey gave participants…
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Dallas

Overcoming stigma is a common challenge for disinvested neighborhoods. In March 2017, the first Civic Commons Learning Journey…