Washington Regional Resources
District of Columbia Public Space and Stewardship Guide
The common ground between regulation and activity is a hallmark of what makes a space activation project successful in the District. This guide provides resources for understanding both. Space activation focuses on how the space between buildings can be used for community-building. Spatial stewardship treats the public realm as a public resource and promotes the responsible use, management and maintenance of this space by communities. Learn how to maximize a place-making project’s impact and navigate local public space requirements with this DC guide
This new research defines—for the first time—where most existing WalkUPs (walkable urban places) are in the metropolitan D.C. region. It shows specific locations, the physical size of the places, the product mix, the transportation options and so forth. This study then ranks performance for these WalkUPs, based on two criteria: economics and social equity. Examine this report on the Walkable Urban Places of the DC Region
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Activity Centers
Today, after years of promotion and cooperation by area leaders, the idea of concentrating development in specific Activity Centers is widely embraced throughout the region. From the District of Columbia to the inner and outer suburbs, vibrant, mixed-use and multiple-use communities have been developed and redeveloped as support for Activity Centers has grown. Visit the CoG website to learn more about these Activity Centers.
National & International Resources
The Value Capture in the Commons toolkit serves as a resource for neighborhoods, municipalities, non-profits, and philanthropic organizations grappling with how to sustain operations, reinvest in communities, and ensure equitable access for all through investment in the civic commons.
Measuring the Civic Commons describes the approach the Reimagining the Civic Commons organization takes to define metrics, measurement goals, methodology and research tools.
Explore place-making best practices from around the country in this San Francisco guide. It provides community organizations and City decision-makers with models, case studies and ready-to-use tools for funding, programming and maintaining a successful public space.
