SPOTLIGHT: Michigan and Patronicity’s Public Spaces Community Places
Public Spaces Community Places is a collaborative effort of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the Michigan Municipal League, and Patronicity where local residents can use crowdfunding to be part of the development of strategic projects in their communities and be backed with a matching grant from MEDC.
Projects that meet the program's parameters and successfully crowdfund their goal through Patronicity receive a matching grant from the MEDC of up to $50,000. Potential projects must focus on the “activation of public spaces creating community places.” Michigan’s ability to attract and retain young knowledge-based talent is greatly increased by taking advantage of unique placemaking assets in communities, making this funding mechanism even more valuable. As these projects affect the lives and well-being of entire communities it is important that they establish public awareness, gain local momentum, and earn the support of their “crowd” to hit their goal and maintain a local landmark.
Public Spaces Community Places projects include:
Public Plaza & Green Space Development
Access to Public Amenities
Farmer’s Markets, Community Kitchens, Pop-Up Retail/Incubator Space
Alley Rehabilitation
Any other place based (or public space improvement) project
Timeframe to Complete Project: Months to Years, Projects must hit the crowdfunding target within 60-days, Must complete project construction within one (1) year of receiving MEDC match funds.
Cost Range: up to $50,000 in matching funds
Key Words: community, public spaces, Intermediate, Public Spaces & Gathering Places, universal design
To learn more about Public Spaces Community Places on MEDC’s website, Click the button below.
Patronicity empowers local placemaking projects through crowdfunding, access to matching grants and hands-on project coaching. With a 96% success rate and 6+ years of experience, they help communities get the funding and support they need to turn visions into reality and transform your community. Click the button below to learn more.
You can learn more and contribute to current Michigan Placemaking Projects on Patronicity’s website by clicking the button below.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) helps create vibrant, sustainable and unique places across Michigan that attract and retain talent in local communities. Click the button below to learn more.