Building & Managing Neighborhood Parks . . . Downtown

Downtown Detroit Partnership is a leader in developing and managing extraordinary parks and public spaces. David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer, delves into the transformation of Campus Martius 22 years ago, the creation of fun and whimsical public spaces, the importance of public-private partnerships, community engagement in park design, building neighborhood parks in downtown, and the secret to creating great public spaces. Takeaways Reviving public spaces requires strategic partnerships and community engagement. Creating fun and whimsical public spaces involves understanding the needs of the community and maintaining a balance between function and design. Chapters 00:00 The Revival of Campus Martius 03:29 Creating Fun and Whimsical Public Spaces 08:06 Public-Private Partnerships for Public Spaces 10:00 Community Engagement in Park Design 11:00 Building Neighborhood Parks in Downtown 14:00 The Secret to Creating Great Public Spaces Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: N84HSI8IZE401OCO