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Imagining a riverfront for all Memphians

Investment in the civic commons in Memphis is drawing new attention, investment and excitement in public spaces all…
Reimagining A Future: Initiative aims to add value to communities

“Now it’s time to adopt a more expansive view of what parks can be. We have to find…
Memphis Business Journal: Coletta, renowned strategists discuss new vision for old ‘riverfront’

Memphis Business Journal reports on Memphis River Parks Partnership, the rebranding of the public-private partnership that maintains and…
High Ground: After almost 200 years, the Memphis Riverfront is poised to get the makeover it deserves

“For the first time in its long history, Memphis appears closer than ever to realizing a master plan…
Demonstration Updates, September 2017

This presentation provides a progress update and lessons learned to date in the five demonstration cities. It visually…
Memphis: The Ethos of the Fourth Bluff

Watch this video to see how Reimagining the Civic Commons is breaking down barriers and forging friendships through…
Memphis Civic Commons

This presentation was part of the Memphis demonstration team’s proposal to participate in Reimagining the Civic Commons, submitted…
Reimagining the Civic Commons
Initiative Overview

Reimagining the Civic Commons is an ambitious national initiative demonstrating that strategic investments in public spaces can connect…
About Reimagining the Civic Commons

As communities have segmented by income, technology has advanced and priorities have shifted, support for civic assets has…
Route Fifty: A New Kind of Park Along Memphis’ Waterfront

Familiarize yourself with the RiverPlay project in Memphis, one of Reimagining the Civic Commons’ pilot initiatives for the…