As Philly's planning commission considers the 76 place proposal this morning, hoping Lindy's civic design review of implications for the public realm is helpful for commissioners and advocates alike. Check out below thread for 5 principles to apply...

Kick off 2025 with some public space design inspiration from this roundup by ArchDaily. #design #publicspace #inspiration archdaily.com/1024703/innova…

Join us for our first Present Tense episode of the year on Tuesday, January 28, 4–5 PM! Featuring Philadelphia civic leaders Kathryn Ott Lovell and Patrick Morgan in conversation about the transformative power of public spaces. Register here: drexel.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us on Tuesday, January 28, from 4 to 5 PM for a conversation between Kathryn Ott Lovell and Patrick Morgan, two Philadelphia civic leaders and longtime colleagues, as they discuss the transformative power of public spaces. Register here: drexel.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"We didn't change the world, but I think we saved summer that year." Listen to Kathryn Ott Lovell speak about the creation of "super play streets" in response to COVID-19 below or view the full conversation with Patrick Morgan here: youtu.be/Jgs-s5EcclQ?si…

Well, I'm glad some people could resist the lures of the big game. Oh my God! I forgot the game!

A Call to Action: Public space for the common good link.medium.com/5SBTrwrQTQb #publicspace #commongood #civicinfrastructure #Philadelphia Fairmount Park Conservancy Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Bartram's Garden 🌱 Centennial-Parkside StrawberryMansionCDC

Why America Needs a Strong Civic Commons Read more here: medium.com/reimagining-th… Knight Foundation Kresge Foundation Akron Civic Commons Mayor Shammas Malik Memphis River Parks Partnership City of Memphis Downtown Memphis City of Detroit Live6Alliance Invest Detroit interface studio #publicspace #research #CivicCommonsUS

Public spaces are the heart of strong communities. However, “the concurrent disinvestment in public spaces is real and noticeable.” - Chris Murphy 🟧 See how Civic Commons US and partners are using public space for common good 👇 link.medium.com/5SBTrwrQTQb

Our conversation with Patrick Morgan and Prema Gupta from Center City District @centercityphila.org on Bsky is next week! Register here: drexel.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"[Downtowns] belong to everyone." Thank you to Prema Gupta & Patrick Morgan for joining us on "The Downtown Dynamic: Creating a Sense of Place & Possibilities." Listen below as they discuss downtowns as accessible hubs of opportunity or listen here: youtu.be/sBlZt0RcoZY

Join us on May 20, 4–5 PM EST for “At the Center of the City,” a Present Tense talk with Patrick Morgan & Tiffany Thurman, Chief of Staff to Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker. We'll explore how big-city governance works—from strategy to street-level action. drexel.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Our conversation with Tiffany Thurman & Patrick Morgan is next Tuesday, May 20, from 4-5 PM! Join us for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what it takes to govern a major American city in real time. drexel.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Thank you to everyone who registered for and attended "At the Center of the City: Governing a Big City Now" with Tiffany Thurman & our host, Patrick Morgan! View our full conversation with her here: youtube.com/watch?v=L3EUNg…

Join us for "Beyond the Boot: Parking, Trust, and What Moves a City" on Tues, 6/24 from 4-5 PM with Patrick Morgan & Richard Lazer from The PPA! They’ll explore how the PPA is addressing city challenges that connect to infrastructure, safety, & labor. bit.ly/3HmvdMh

Our conversation with Richard Lazer from The PPA and Patrick Morgan is next Tuesday, the 24th, from 4-5 PM! Register here: bit.ly/3HmvdMh

Our rescheduled date for "Beyond the Boot: Parking, Trust, and What Moves a City" will be on Weds, 7/16 from 4-5 PM with Patrick Morgan & Richard Lazer from The PPA! They’ll explore how the PPA tackles challenges in infrastructure, safety, and labor. bit.ly/3HmvdMh

Our conversation with Richard Lazer from The PPA & Patrick Morgan is tomorrow, July 16 from 4-5 PM! 🚗 From smart city initiatives to addressing neighborhood blight, we’ll discuss how the PPA is rebuilding trust and improving quality of life. bit.ly/3HmvdMh

Thank you to everyone who registered for and attended "Beyond the Boot: Parking, Trust, and What Moves a City" with Richard Lazer from The PPA & our host, Patrick Morgan! View our full conversation with him here: youtu.be/C-UAkrMh8EI?si…