We held three community workshops in April and May with local residents, grassroots groups, and other key stakeholders to identify existing site uses and barriers, look at precedents, and gather ideas for Corner Commons’ design and programming. We also talked about various priorities for the project, like providing a safe space for residents and maintaining community ownership. 

These workshops led to the formation of the Corner Commons Working Group - a network of resident leaders and local organizations that would help guide the design and construction process, community engagement, programming, project evaluation, and long-term sustainability planning. The Working Group continues to meet on a monthly basis.