Governing Magazine, May 16 2019 https://www.governing.com/gov-institute/voices/col-parks-community-centers-public-spaces-critical-social-infrastructure.html We need to reimagine them and invest in them as platforms for health, equity and neighborhood wellbeing. Our community centers, parks and other public…
https://www.governing.com/community/want-equity-and-prosperity-invest-in-urban-public-spaces A robust, nature-rich and welcoming public realm of parks, streetscapes and civic facilities has an array of social benefits for disadvantaged communities. Governing Magazine, Nov 2021 The good news…
April 2023 Governing Magazine https://www.governing.com/now/in-communities-where-civic-health-is-poor-lives-are-shorter • Civic health and population health go hand in hand. • Emerging research shows that the stresses of discrimination and poverty are direct causes of illness.…
https://civiccommons.us/app/uploads/2023/03/Investing-with-Intention_Civic-Engagement.pdf Civic engagement happens when people of all backgrounds participate in public life and help shape their community’s future. A thriving culture of civic engagement is associated with a robust…