8 Great Resources for Public Community Space

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As our country emerges from pandemic isolation, community space—especially outdoor spaces—will play an important role in returning us to a socially connected way of life. People with a stronger sense of belonging and social connectedness tend to live healthier, happier lives and are more vested in participating and improving their communities.  Belonging and Civic Muscle is one of the Seven Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being and safe, open public spaces support and facilitate the human connection needed for this vital condition to thrive.


The IP3 team that stewards Community Commons works with organizations and thought leaders across the country to connect those driving change to the best tools, resources, data, and stories to support the work. These are eight of the best tools we’ve seen to help communities build and improve public spaces that promote belonging for all. 

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Handbook for Artists Working in Community
Resource - Guide/handbook
Screen grab of The Pop-Up Placemaking Tool Kit
The Pop-Up Placemaking Tool Kit
Tool - Toolkit/toolbox
Brought to you by AARP
Screen grab of Parks and Public Spaces for People of All Ages
Parks and Public Spaces for People of All Ages
Resource - Guide/handbook
Brought to you by AARP
Home page for Building Health Places Toolkit
Building Healthy Places Toolkit
Tool
Brought to you by Urban Land Institute
Trail Building Toolbox
Trail-Building Toolbox
Tool
Brought to you by Rails to Trails Conservancy
Cover page of report on Placemaking in Legacy Cities
Placemaking in Legacy Cities
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Center for Community Progress
Places of Possibility Placemaking Toolkit
Places of Possibility: Public Art and Placemaking Toolkit for Rural Communities
Resource
Brought to you by Jackson Hole Public Art

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Community Engagement

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Seven Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being

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Well-Being

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Belonging and Civic Muscle

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Public Spaces

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Public Art