“During the first-ever Akron Parks Week, we’re inviting neighbors to explore their community assets, find opportunities to shape…
E.J. Dionne Jr., syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and university professor…
“It has been said that public spaces are contested spaces, meaning that everyone has an opinion about how…
Memphis’ River Garden and Philadelphia’s Cherry Street Pier featured in Dwell as inspired public space designs by Groundswell…
“But these projects can be effective catalysts for communities to address a broader set of issues.” – Ashley Hahn…
“While some of these suggestions may seem small in scale, they nevertheless offer concrete examples of how social…
Environmental sustainability through the civic commons: The New York Times photographers set out to explore three cities that…
“This Philly treasure is loaded with vendors that cover it all.” Philadelphia Civic Commons partner, Reading Terminal Market…
“The waterfront is now an example of the way that development and revitalization should happen.” Philadelphia Magazine heralds…
“Many of these new or revitalized parks focus on social integration, public health, biodiversity, and climate resilience, resulting…