Percent for Place: Advocating for the Places that Connect Us All

Place matters. Many of the nation’s most pressing challenges are connected to and manifest in our shared public realm — including a growing lack of social connection. Percent for Place is a coalition of nearly 30 local, state, and national organizations advocating to increase federal funding for civic infrastructure — the interconnected system of public places that connect Americans in ways that boost local economies, increase resiliency and trust, support health and well-being, and strengthen democracy for all: parks, trails, Main Streets, town squares, play spaces, libraries, recreation centers and other public spaces. Given the current federal landscape, the discussion will focus on Percent for Place’s strategic approach to coalition-building, its evolving federal policy agenda, and insights on building bipartisan support in today’s polarized environment. Learn how Percent for Place is elevating a rural-urban movement that prioritizes places of social connection and how you can become involved in this growing coalition. Speakers: Moderator: Kelly Humrichouser Senior Director of Government Relations, Main Street America Bridget Marquis Director, Reimagining the Civic Commons Kristina Cannon President & CEO, Main Street Skowhegan