{"id":1462,"date":"2014-04-29T14:15:40","date_gmt":"2014-04-29T20:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.challenge.dev2.formbox.biz\/blog\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2014-04-29T14:15:40","modified_gmt":"2014-04-29T20:15:40","slug":"1462-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/1462-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Activating Public Spaces TweetChat Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Friday (4\/25\/2014) Challenge Detroit hosted a TweetChat on activating public spaces that reached nearly 100,000 accounts. For our 5th<\/sup>\u00a0challenge project we are partnering with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, and were thrilled to host this online discussion. Take a look at some of our TweetChat\u2019s top tweets:<\/p>\n

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TweetChat is today at 11:30am on Activating Public Spaces! #ChallengeDetroit<\/a> @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/J4pwcwFvBJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ge8I7wa8GB<\/a><\/p>\n

— Challenge Detroit (@ChallengeDet) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Q1: Why is it important to activate public spaces and foster community engagement in Detroit?<\/b><\/p>\n

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A1: social innovation happens when you put informed people in the same space! #challengedetroit<\/a> @ChallengeDet<\/a> @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a><\/p>\n

— Miguel Davis (@migzownsdetroit) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@ChallengeDet<\/a> A1: gives people a chance to get involved. It promotes diversity and inclusion and gives people a sense of community<\/p>\n

— Tiara (@TiaraMichelle44) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Q2: What are some ways the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy can connect more people to the riverfront?<\/b><\/p>\n

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@ChallengeDet<\/a> A2: sometimes seeing is believing; we need to get our friends down to bike\/walk\/run + enjoy the events! #challengedetroit<\/a><\/p>\n

— Elizabeth Machesky (@emach2012) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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. @ChallengeDet<\/a> @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a> A2: More concerts, more events, more picnic areas. More bike paths to connect more areas. #ChallengeDetroit<\/a><\/p>\n

— Alex D (@AlexForOffice) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Q4: How can the Detroit Riverfront and its stakeholders leverage their combined resources to revitalize the region?<\/b><\/p>\n

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@ChallengeDet<\/a> @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a> Host neighborhood focused days and provide transportation to rvrfrnt #ChallengeDetroit<\/a><\/p>\n

— Melissa Campbell (@MellyC89) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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. @ChallengeDet<\/a> @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a> A4: More outdoor sports, activities. Disc Golf, volleyball, softball all fun. #ChallengeDetroit<\/a><\/p>\n

— Alex D (@AlexForOffice) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#ChallengeDetroit<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xd5lNAkCqT<\/a><\/p>\n

— Challenge Detroit (@ChallengeDet) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Q5: What kind of event do you think would activate the Detroit Riverfront in the future?<\/b><\/p>\n

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@ChallengeDet<\/a> A5: A free event that would appeal to all ages & was well promoted throughout the city, not just riverfront communities<\/p>\n

— Tia Hodge (@THodgeHU) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@jabermsaad<\/a> Have you heard of Riviere28? Our young professionals group? http:\/\/t.co\/18OGjrMUEO<\/a><\/p>\n

— Detroit Riverfront (@DetroitRvrfrnt) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Q6: How do other public spaces bring health, education, environment, and art to the community?<\/b><\/p>\n

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A6: Have you met @HealthyDET<\/a> RE: their soon-to-launch community-focused health efforts? @ChallengeDet<\/a> @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a> #challengedetroit<\/a><\/p>\n

— Shannon Saksewski (@ssaksews) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@ssaksews<\/a> @MIHealthAnswers<\/a> @ChallengeDet<\/a> Great! We have an info session on May 8 for anyone interested in running a program at the park.<\/p>\n

— Healthy Detroit (@HealthyDET) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Q7: What do you think other public spaces can learn from the Detroit Riverfront?<\/b><\/p>\n

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@ChallengeDet<\/a> @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a> A7: Other spaces can learn how to incorporate the natural beauty of the land they are on. #ChallengeDetroit<\/a><\/p>\n

— Laurie Asava (@lalalaurieful) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@ChallengeDet<\/a> @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a> using beautiful spaces to socialize important social goods like health and wellness<\/p>\n

— networkingout (@Networkingout) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Look at what's trending on Twitter! #ChallengeDetroit<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Fz7JeRoxb9<\/a><\/p>\n

— Challenge Detroit (@ChallengeDet) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Q8: If you haven’t visited the @DetroitRvrfrnt yet, tweet us a picture of where you’d like to visit with the hashtag – #ChallengeDetroit<\/b><\/p>\n

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A8: favorite spot on the riverfront? in the big man's arms #ChallengeDetroit<\/a> @ChallengeDet<\/a> @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/E0K8WF7Fy5<\/a><\/p>\n

— Miguel Davis (@migzownsdetroit) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Love waking up to this riverfront every day! #ChallengeDetroit<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ih5tfYNFsR<\/a><\/p>\n

— Anna Balzer (@anna_balzer) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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A8: View from my apartment – #Sunrise<\/a> #LiveDetroit<\/a> #ChallengeDetroit<\/a> #DetroitRiverfront<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FtkLIWQecI<\/a><\/p>\n

— Fares Ksebati (@FaresKsebati) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@challengedet<\/a> Q8a: Lunch break this past week! #ChallengeDetroit<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WIO4XC72AC<\/a><\/p>\n

— MammothBooth! (@MammothBooth) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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the @DetroitRvrfrnt<\/a> @cobocenter<\/a> #challengedetroit<\/a> one of the best views in town! pic.twitter.com\/a4gGwpAaaq<\/a><\/p>\n

— Cobo Center, Detroit (@cobocenter) April 25, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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