Placemaking Week

Grassroots organizations led by community residents are often those best positioned to elevate and amplify the history, culture and identity of neighborhoods through inclusive placemaking projects. However, these are often the same organizations that face the highest barriers to access funding or to build the necessary capacity to execute these projects. Sometimes, grassroots organizations are questioned about their capacity to receive grant funding. Others may have a clear vision, but need help planning and executing a project. They may also face barriers to access public sector processes and resources. This panel presentation will discuss how philanthropy and nonprofit intermediaries can work together to support these resident-led, grassroots organizations to implement inclusive placemaking projects that elevate the culture and identity of their community, drawing lessons from Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit (KIP:D).