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Want to Support a Healthy Democracy? Start Here.

The Stanford Social Innovation Review published a piece by Alexa Bush and Kyle Kutuchief — members of the…
Building a More Hopeful and Resilient Future by Reimagining the Civic Commons

The ReImagination Café podcast featured the work and impact of Reimagining the Civic Commons in a two-part series…
A group of people stand or sit around a couple of ponds and grassy fields. Tall apartment buildings are in the background.
Investing with Intention: Environmental Sustainability

Environmental sustainability is a core outcome of Reimagining the Civic Commons. Public spaces — our parks, libraries, trails,…
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Memphis

Co-hosted by the Memphis Civic Commons team, this Civic Commons Learning Journey took participants from the banks of…
The Power of the Commons
The Power of the Commons

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

Socioeconomic mixing is a core outcome of Reimagining the Civic Commons. The civic infrastructure of communities—the parks, trails,…
Memphis: Summer on the Riverfront

A robust civic commons is a diverse and welcoming gathering place for all. See how Memphians are reacting…
From basketball to birdhouse-painting, Downtown group aims to activate the waterfront

“It’s particularly rewarding when other organizations and individuals reach out to us to play host and help bring…
Fitness Under the Stars at Mud Island

The civic commons is a platform for the community to program. “Fitness Under the Stars got its start…
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…