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The Power of the Commons

In 2016, a diverse network of city governments, nonprofits, community groups and national foundations committed to an ambitious…
Investing with Intention: Socioeconomic Mixing

The civic infrastructure of communities—the parks, trails, Main Streets, town squares, libraries and recreation centers in every community,…
Place Driving Equity: An evidence-based action guide on the role of public space for shared prosperity

There is growing evidence that investments in the public realm—the parks, streetscapes, community centers, trails, and libraries we…
Civic Assets for More Equitable Cities

This report by the Urban Institute showcases Reimagining the Civic Commons as a promising solution for change agents…
Interim Metrics Reports

Reimagining the Civic Commons, in collaboration with learning partners, City Observatory and Interface Studio and local teams, has…
DIY Toolkit
Measure What Matters: DIY Toolkit

Parks, libraries, community centers and trails can connect people of all backgrounds, cultivate trust and counter the trends…
Value Capture in the Commons

If investments in public space increase economic value in surrounding neighborhoods , how can we capture this value for…
Baseline Metrics Reports

Reimagining the Civic Commons, in collaboration with learning partners, City Observatory and Interface Studio and local teams, has…
Principles: A New Way of Working for Cities

We’re transforming civic assets in cities across the U.S. with Reimagining the Civic Commons. This document explains our…
Measuring the Civic Commons

We recognize the importance of demonstrating – with data – the outcomes of Reimagining the Civic Commons. Our…