At their best, public spaces are places where everyone feels like they belong.

Where neighbors meet and strangers easily interact, where voices are expressed and communities gather to heal, a tangible realization of our collective resiliency. The need for more third places—those informal gathering spots outside the realms of home and the workplace—has become increasingly clear in today’s world of polarizing discourse and social disconnect.

We believe inclusive public spaces are an equalizer and lie at the heart of our democracy – the key to strengthening the social fabric of communities. The Levitt Foundation has supported the activation of nearly 50 underused public spaces across the country, creating joyous, equitable places where people connect and embrace their shared humanity.