Shared Space – Community Magazine

Community Living Room

The Community Living Room is grounded in the present, offering a healing space for people to be seen, heard, and valued just as they are. The Community Living Room is focused on present-moment connection and support. Everyone is welcome to this free and open space, where we can talk, play games, be creative, and be ourselves in a non-judgmental, non-clinical, and safe environment—no registration required. Just show up! We look forward to seeing you soon! Ebb & Flow Connections Cooperative is a worker owned cooperative formed in 2021 in Northeast Wisconsin. Ebb & Flow Connections Cooperative is committed to expanding opportunities for social connection and emotional wellness that improve the quality of life for people in our communities.

East Snyder Community Garden

What We Do: We are proud to give back to the local community through produce donations to food banks and meal programs, cut flower donations and educational programs for folks of ages. East Snyder Community Garden supports the environment through sustainable gardening practices and is registered as a Monarch Waystation. We would love to have you garden with us. East Snyder Community Garden

Community Connections Conference

The Community Connections Conference is an annual free event that connects residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods and local government. Get involved in a future Community Connections Conference by exhibiting, leading a breakout session, being a community partner organization, being a conference partner or volunteering. The conference offers a day of connecting, sharing and learning about all the ways to be involved in the local community. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet the people behind important City services, community groups and other institutions. The conference is free and open to everyone, and Metro Transit will also offer free rides to the Convention Center.

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Better Block Detroit G7

As part of the Gratiot/7 Mile Neighborhood Framework, the Better Block Detroit G7 is a placemaking activity that will transform several vacant lots in the Gratiot/McNichols microdistrict in spring 2024. The project seeks to reimagine the space as a vibrant, bustling part of this high-traffic commercial corridor and demonstrate its potential for future development. The project is sponsored by the City of Detroit, Invest Detroit, and Fifth Third Bank. The Better Block Foundation is an international 501(c)3 nonprofit that educates, equips, and empowers communities and their leaders to reshape and reactivate built environments to promote the growth of healthy and vibrant neighborhoods. To learn more about their process and past projects, visit betterblock.org

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Thrive LDN: Greater London Authority

‘Happy to Chat’ or community benches are designed to help combat loneliness and encourage community interaction. Designated benches typically feature a simple sign, which for example could read ‘Sit here if you don’t mind someone stopping to say hello.’ The bench becomes a public asset which anyone can use to take time out of their day to reflect. They provide opportunity to connect with people and perhaps start a conversation about how they are feeling. Thrive LND