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Civic Commons Learning Journey: Detroit

Co-hosted by City Institute and the Detroit Civic Commons team, this Civic Commons Learning Journey explored public spaces…
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Portland and Seattle

Co-hosted by Sarah Iannarone, Portland-based activist and mayoral candidate, and Christopher Williams, Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Staff for Seattle…
‘Revival of the people and the souls’ on the shores of Summit Lake

“I think this has turned into a place where you can actually come and get peace,” says SeKoria…
Summit Lake neighborhood welcomes Akron Marathon, relay runners

“This is huge. I think it’s long overdue. I’m really grateful they finally pulled South Akron into the…
Detroit’s Fitzgerald Revitalization Project rolls forward — with some bumps along the way

“Our neighbors are great, we hang out with them on their porches and at community events put on…
Why Can’t New York City Build More Gems Like This Queens Library?

“Compact, at 22,000 square feet and 82 feet high, the library is among the finest and most uplifting…
Patrons brave Akron’s orange barrels for summer’s special events

“Despite the construction, Lock 3, the city’s biggest outdoor concert venue, is on track to post a banner…
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…
5 Must-See Southside Neighborhoods

“From its musical archives of house music legend Frankie Knuckles to its extensive book collection of Ebony and…
In Commons with Summit Lake

“Rice tells the story of how the one bench at Summit Lake faced away from the water. Here…