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The Social Impact of Public Space: A Case for Measurement

Reimagining the Civic Commons is demonstrating that strategic investments in public spaces can connect people of all backgrounds,…
Why Public Spaces Are Critical Social Infrastructure

“In an era when people are more isolated than ever and distrust in government runs high, it’s imperative…
Having a Library or Café Down the Block Could Change Your Life

The civic commons is a strategic investment for cities. And the evidence continues to mount on just how…
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…
Places to Gather: How a Community Foundation is Growing Public Spaces

Inside Philanthropy points to Reimagining the Civic Commons’ metrics as a key resource for strategic investments in parks,…
Revitalizing Community Connection

The work of Reimagining the Civic Commons is featured in this quarter’s Stanford Social Innovation Review, an award-winning publication…
Philanthropy’s Fixing Up Parks and Public Spaces. How Do We Know It’s Helping Communities?

“One important feature in the data is that it looks not just at what’s happening at the site,…
Measuring the Civic Commons

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