✅ The percentage of residents who say they can trust their city government to do what is right most of the time grew from 12% to 30%. medium.com/reimagining-th… Live6Alliance City of Detroit Invest Detroit Kresge Foundation Knight Foundation The JPB Foundation #trust #civicinfrastructure #Detroit

✅ Residents who said they never spent time socializing with their neighbors decreased from nearly 1 in 5 to only 1 in 20. medium.com/reimagining-th… Live6Alliance City of Detroit Invest Detroit Kresge Foundation Knight Foundation The JPB Foundation #loneliness #connection #civicinfrastructure #Detroit

✅ The overwhelming majority of residents, 97% believe the neighborhood will improve in the next few years (up 20 percentage points since 2017). medium.com/reimagining-th… Live6Alliance City of Detroit Invest Detroit Kresge Foundation Knight Foundation The JPB Foundation #hope #civicinfrastructure #Detroit

It's time to measure what matters — when it comes to civic spaces that's things like trust, connection and hope for the future. #trust #loneliness #hope #civicinfrastructure #publicspace #metrics link.medium.com/gphGwGsEpMb

"Yes For Parks!" campaign kicked off earlier this month in Lexington, Ky. w/support from more than 90 businesses & community leaders in favor of a new tax that would generate $8M/yr for local parks. CivicLex Blue Grass Community Foundation City of Lexington Ky Lexington KY Parks Trust for Public Land kentucky.com/news/local/cou…

Americans value their parks and public spaces. In fact, more than 80% of similar ballot initiatives for parks and green spaces have passed across the country. City of Lexington Ky Lexington KY Parks CivicLex Blue Grass Community Foundation #advocacy #parks #publicspace #funding #Lexington kentucky.com/news/local/cou…

It's hard to know your impact, if you aren't measuring what matters. #publicspace #civicinfrastructure #metrics #measurement #impact The JPB Foundation Knight Foundation Kresge Foundation William Penn Foundation interface studio City Observatory City of Detroit Live6Alliance Invest Detroit medium.com/reimagining-th…

Congratulations to Bron Thurman, a longtime #CivicCommonsUS partner, on being selected for the 2024 class of Next City Vanguards. Akron Civic Commons Cleveland Foundation GAR Foundation The JPB Foundation Knight Foundation Kresge Foundation #leadership #innovation nextcity.org/press/entry/an…

Want to learn more about _@BronT_? Check out this interview with her on belonging in nature & founding Black Women Explore: medium.com/reimagining-th… Next City Akron Civic Commons Cleveland Foundation GAR Foundation The JPB Foundation Knight Foundation Kresge Foundation #leadership #innovation #nature

Investments in civic infrastructure can deliver a multitude of impacts on communities. Start to measure what matters with these DIY tools. #publicspace #metrics #measurement #impact The JPB Foundation Knight Foundation Kresge Foundation William Penn Foundation interface studio City Observatory medium.com/reimagining-th…

Concerned about #loneliness? New survey #research by Capita in partnership with Harvard University's Making Caring Common, found 72% of Americans believe the most important social solutions include connection-focused public spaces & activities/fun community events. capita.org/capita-ideas/2…

Concerned about the #loneliness epidemic and the multiple ways it is impacting lives, communities and our society? The majority (72%) of Americans think activities/fun community events & connection-focused public spaces are the most important solutions. capita.org/capita-ideas/2…

Do you care about creating public spaces that counter loneliness, build trust & foster connections across diversity? Then measure it! #publicspace #civicinfrastructure #measurement #impact interface studio City Observatory medium.com/reimagining-th…

We've been saying it for a while now, and 72% of Americans agree: It is time to invest in our shared civic commons as the social infrastructure we need to tackle the #loneliness epidemic. Making Caring Common #publicspace #connection #socialinfrastructure capita.org/capita-ideas/2…

Clinical trial results show that people living in neighborhoods w/ 2x as many trees + shrubs had lower levels of a blood marker associated w/heart disease, diabetes + some types of cancer compared with those who lived in more tree-bare neighborhoods. University of Louisville nbcnews.com/health/heart-h…

"The take-home message here is that nature is not an amenity; green spaces are not a perk for the wealthy. They are essential for us as human beings." #nature #trees #publicspace #health #greenspace #research University of Louisville nbcnews.com/health/heart-h…

Along with calling for more investment in civic infrastructure, this commentary by John Surico elevates why and how New York City should make it easier for nonprofit and community groups to help care for parks and public spaces. Center for an Urban Future #publicspace nycfuture.org/research/makin…

Recommendations for moving from a "culture of no" to a "city of yes" for public space stewardship: ✅Direct city’s lawyers to simplify agreements around parks + open space care ✅Develop a public space mgmt handbook ✅Reduce the overhead costs for groups—starting w/insurance

The top 2 responses among Americans on the most important social solutions for #loneliness? ✨Activities/fun community events ✨Connection-focused public spaces Time to invest in civic infrastructure in communities of all sizes. #civicinfrastructure capita.org/loneliness-in-…

Skate gardens reimagine traditional skate parks associated with concrete + direct sun into welcoming spaces with lush plantings, shade, green stormwater management systems, + amenities for all. Bloomberg SkateParkProject #civicinfrastructure #skateboarding bloomberg.com/features/2024-…