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Our Placemaking Principles

We cannot discount the countless hours of conversations, research and planning that have gone into molding the Innovation Quarter into what it is today. However, a few grounding principles have been critical to realizing our placemaking vision and goal to create a welcoming public space…

What is Placemaking?

Placemaking is defined as intentional use of public spaces to strengthen community connections among people and a place itself. Standard placemaking is all about creating engaging, quality locations. It’s a process that draws the community together and encourages collective ownership and shared use of public…

We’re Thankful for Our Community

Seven Things We're Grateful for about the Innovation Quarter In the spirit of the season, we’re reflecting on our community—its beauty, strength, diversity, resilience and creativity—and how thankful we are for the people and organizations that make the Innovation Quarter a place for all to…

Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Part 1

Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants for Startups A three-part series This feature is the third in our three-part series "Startup Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants in and around the Innovation Quarter." Read the first feature here and the second feature…

Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Part 2

Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants for Startups A three-part series This feature is the first in a three-part series entitled "Inclusive Business Accelerators: Startup Support for Entrepreneurs of Color and Women." Read the second feature here and the third feature here.  In the Innovation Quarter,…

Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Part 3

Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants for Startups A three-part series This feature is the second in our three-part series "Startup Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants in and around the Innovation Quarter." Read the first feature here and the third feature…

Music in the Innovation Quarter

Here's where to listen to live music in and around the iQ. The Innovation Quarter is alive with the sound of music! In and around the Innovation Quarter, you'll find striking public art on our walls, a luscious green space at our center and restored…

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