On Friday (4/25/2014) Challenge Detroit hosted a TweetChat on activating public spaces that reached nearly 100,000 accounts. For our 5th challenge 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’s top tweets:
TweetChat is today at 11:30am on Activating Public Spaces! #ChallengeDetroit @DetroitRvrfrnt http://t.co/J4pwcwFvBJ pic.twitter.com/ge8I7wa8GB
— Challenge Detroit (@ChallengeDet) April 25, 2014
Q1: Why is it important to activate public spaces and foster community engagement in Detroit?
A1: social innovation happens when you put informed people in the same space! #challengedetroit @ChallengeDet @DetroitRvrfrnt
— Miguel Davis (@migzownsdetroit) April 25, 2014
@ChallengeDet A1: gives people a chance to get involved. It promotes diversity and inclusion and gives people a sense of community
— Tiara (@TiaraMichelle44) April 25, 2014
Q2: What are some ways the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy can connect more people to the riverfront?
@ChallengeDet A2: sometimes seeing is believing; we need to get our friends down to bike/walk/run + enjoy the events! #challengedetroit
— Elizabeth Machesky (@emach2012) April 25, 2014
. @ChallengeDet @DetroitRvrfrnt A2: More concerts, more events, more picnic areas. More bike paths to connect more areas. #ChallengeDetroit
— Alex D (@AlexForOffice) April 25, 2014
Q4: How can the Detroit Riverfront and its stakeholders leverage their combined resources to revitalize the region?
@ChallengeDet @DetroitRvrfrnt Host neighborhood focused days and provide transportation to rvrfrnt #ChallengeDetroit
— Melissa Campbell (@MellyC89) April 25, 2014
. @ChallengeDet @DetroitRvrfrnt A4: More outdoor sports, activities. Disc Golf, volleyball, softball all fun. #ChallengeDetroit
— Alex D (@AlexForOffice) April 25, 2014
#ChallengeDetroit pic.twitter.com/xd5lNAkCqT
— Challenge Detroit (@ChallengeDet) April 25, 2014
Q5: What kind of event do you think would activate the Detroit Riverfront in the future?
@ChallengeDet A5: A free event that would appeal to all ages & was well promoted throughout the city, not just riverfront communities
— Tia Hodge (@THodgeHU) April 25, 2014
@jabermsaad Have you heard of Riviere28? Our young professionals group? http://t.co/18OGjrMUEO
— Detroit Riverfront (@DetroitRvrfrnt) April 25, 2014
Q6: How do other public spaces bring health, education, environment, and art to the community?
A6: Have you met @HealthyDET RE: their soon-to-launch community-focused health efforts? @ChallengeDet @DetroitRvrfrnt #challengedetroit
— Shannon Saksewski (@ssaksews) April 25, 2014
@ssaksews @MIHealthAnswers @ChallengeDet Great! We have an info session on May 8 for anyone interested in running a program at the park.
— Healthy Detroit (@HealthyDET) April 25, 2014
Q7: What do you think other public spaces can learn from the Detroit Riverfront?
@ChallengeDet @DetroitRvrfrnt A7: Other spaces can learn how to incorporate the natural beauty of the land they are on. #ChallengeDetroit
— Laurie Asava (@lalalaurieful) April 25, 2014
@ChallengeDet @DetroitRvrfrnt using beautiful spaces to socialize important social goods like health and wellness
— networkingout (@Networkingout) April 25, 2014
Look at what's trending on Twitter! #ChallengeDetroit pic.twitter.com/Fz7JeRoxb9
— Challenge Detroit (@ChallengeDet) April 25, 2014
Q8: If you haven’t visited the @DetroitRvrfrnt yet, tweet us a picture of where you’d like to visit with the hashtag – #ChallengeDetroit
A8: favorite spot on the riverfront? in the big man's arms #ChallengeDetroit @ChallengeDet @DetroitRvrfrnt pic.twitter.com/E0K8WF7Fy5
— Miguel Davis (@migzownsdetroit) April 25, 2014
Love waking up to this riverfront every day! #ChallengeDetroit pic.twitter.com/Ih5tfYNFsR
— Anna Balzer (@anna_balzer) April 25, 2014
A8: View from my apartment – #Sunrise #LiveDetroit #ChallengeDetroit #DetroitRiverfront pic.twitter.com/FtkLIWQecI
— Fares Ksebati (@FaresKsebati) April 25, 2014
@challengedet Q8a: Lunch break this past week! #ChallengeDetroit pic.twitter.com/WIO4XC72AC
— MammothBooth! (@MammothBooth) April 25, 2014
the @DetroitRvrfrnt @cobocenter #challengedetroit one of the best views in town! pic.twitter.com/a4gGwpAaaq
— Cobo Center, Detroit (@cobocenter) April 25, 2014