Loved every moment of seeing amazing Detroit w/ Civic Commons US — so many learnings around equitable development Kresge Detroit Nate Jenkins and innovative public spaces (hello street conversions!). AND Detroit pizza > NYC pizza. Until next time! Knight Foundation

What an extraordinary day Fort Wayne, Indiana Community Foundation of GFW: started with a 🏃‍♀️ on the riverfront and ended dancing, during sunset with the Community Band in the same place. #vibrantpublicspaces Knight Foundation

As the Chief Data Officer, Denice W. Ross unlock data for ALL Americans. How might we do this in our cities? Knight Foundation

“Big projects can solve BIG problems.” Meg Daly ⁦The Underline⁩ gives a keynote to ⁦High Line⁩ symposium ⁦Knight Foundation⁩

When leveraging tech in the public realm: start with your values, be transparent in the use and the community’s role. Tara Pham The Underline Helpful Places Knight Foundation

Alberto ⁦Alberto Ibarguen⁩ kicking off the 16th #KMF2023 - we work for an “informed citizenry, without which our democracy fails”. Let’s get to work! ⁦Knight Foundation⁩

“Knight Foundation will commit $5 million towards the creation of Signal Akron in Jack Knight’s hometown.” - announcement by Alberto Ibarguen at #KMF23. It will be matched by additional funds from American Journalism Project and a coalition of local orgs in #Akron. knightfoundation.org/press/releases…

Racial healing is about truth telling: “rooted in love and justice”. Powerful media partnership btw WKKF NBCUniversal #kmf2023 Knight Foundation

Follow the Federal infrastructure $: Blue Grass Community Foundation CivicLex BridgeDetroit Results for America discuss transparency of the $ and impact. Knight Foundation #KMF2023

Day 2 #KMF2023: Darren Walker Ford Foundation in conversation w/ Gov. Larry Hogan says hope is the oxygen for democracy: “America in its fullest potential has yet to be realized. We’re seeing a real expression of democracy. We should celebrate the participation in the public square.”

Alberto ⁦Alberto Ibarguen⁩ brought #vision + #tenacity to philanthropy—inspiring innovation in community, the arts and journalism. Filled with #gratitude to have worked by his side in 26 ⁦Knight Foundation⁩ cities—tough, fair, kind + openminded. #oneofakind nytimes.com/2023/03/24/art…

Passionate about democracy? Apply now for the Civic Summer Institute for Learning & Teaching happening 7/30-8/5 at @SchoodicInst hosted by The Democratic Knowledge Project. Applications are due 4/26! Learn more here bit.ly/3LElD7m and apply here bit.ly/42vQY22 Knight Foundation

What #attaches people to the place they live? Meg Daly and I teamed up on an op-ed published by the Miami Herald  arguing the importance of engaging public spaces like The Underline, 10-mile linear park under #Miami's Metrorail Knight Foundation miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/…

Thank you Visit Columbus GA Columbus GA 2025 and CF of Chattahoochee for the fantastic visit - your river + dragonfly trail took my breath away. Knight Foundation

“Be a GENEROUS listener” @mbaron reflects on understanding #communities outside of our bubbles. Can’t wait to dig into “Collision of Power”! Columbia Journalism School

“Democracy is not easy to rebuild once it’s torn down.” Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, president of Knight Foundation, sets the stage for her first Knight Media Forum as head of the philanthropy. #KMF24 Stream the mainstage sessions here. knightfoundation.org/events/knight-…

How can content creators be leveraged to support the dissemination of local news? Trust: 40% of people who follow content creators trust them like a close family member. Tune into #KMF2024 here: knightfoundation.org/events/knight-…

👇🏻 A challenge for community funders to step up and take action for local news and information John Palfrey Maribel Pérez Wadsworth Knight Foundation #democracy

Thank you Knight Foundation for inviting us and showcasing the need for pre-disaster planning at your #kmf24!

“Don’t wait for people to decide that it’s your turn. Create your turn,” said Knight President Maribel Pérez Wadsworth at the graduation ceremony of Miami Dade College’s North, Hialeah & West Campuses this weekend. Read her full remarks: kf.org/4aO3duE Congrats grads! #BeMDC