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5 Must-See Southside Neighborhoods

“From its musical archives of house music legend Frankie Knuckles to its extensive book collection of Ebony and…
In Commons with Summit Lake

“Rice tells the story of how the one bench at Summit Lake faced away from the water. Here…
How these designers helped save the Memphis waterfront

When it comes to our civic commons, design matters. The Original Champions of Design are honored by Fast…
Chicago artist Theaster Gates takes care of all the forgotten stuff

“More than just making art, Gates reinvigorates buildings on the South Side that otherwise would be destroyed, transforming…
During Earth’s hottest month, cities rise to the occasion

The civic commons is a solution. In this op-ed, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Austin Mayor Steve Adler…
Dogs Will Fix Our Broken Democracy

“You see, something happens when Regan does leave the apartment with me, something so rare these days that…
University of Detroit Mercy​’s Dan Pitera and the Three Questions That Drive His Career

“We have to continue to work toward a cultural understanding that well-designed spaces are not just for some…
The world’s most fascinating forgotten architecture

“Another pattern that seems to emerge is the transformation of forgotten spaces into new public parks and civic…
The MEMPHIS Sign

The civic commons can be a must-see and must-do for residents and tourists, alike. Memphis Magazine celebrates the…
Hope, love and basketball: Summer at North Philly’s Hank Gathers Rec Center

WHYY takes an in-depth look at the role of Hank Gathers Rec Center in the lives of kids in…