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Get Involved
Are you interested in being a part of Macon’s Reimagining Civic Commons Initiative?
Why Get Involved?
Macon’s RCC initiative is all about creating public spaces that people enjoy using, and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. To make that possible, we rely on our neighbors and community members to get involved to create shared goals of fostering connection, belonging, and opportunity for everyone in Macon-Bibb.
Connect with your neighbors & strengthen your community
Getting outside and enjoying our parks and trails creates opportunities to get to know our neighbors and build our community. People are reporting increasing levels of loneliness and disconnection, but public parks and trails provide a backdrop for connection and community that leads to stronger neighborhoods and a stronger city.
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Reason #1
See ourselves reflected in our city
Our public spaces should be a reflection of all our community residents. Getting involved with RCC is one way to help create the community that we all want to see.
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Reason # 2
Have fun!
Getting involved in public spaces isn’t just important, it’s fun! Our public spaces are places of connection, community, and play!
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Reason # 3
Opportunities to Participate
There’s no one way to get involved—just meaningful ways to show up. Whether you're attending a local event, launching your own initiative, or partnering behind the scenes, your participation helps shape public spaces that reflect and serve us all. Explore the opportunities and find the one that feels right for you—your presence matters.
Show Up and Explore
Visit our parks, plazas, and trails. These spaces come alive when the community gathers.
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Attend Events in Public Spaces
Our RCC community partners regularly host free and welcoming events throughout Macon. From yoga in the park with Macon Mental Health Matters to Open Streets events with Bike Walk Macon, these gatherings are great ways to enjoy the outdoors and connect with neighbors and changemakers improving Macon's public realm.
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Apply for the Community Engagement Pilot Grant
We’re piloting a new grant opportunity to encourage more civic activation in public spaces.
This $600 mini-grant supports individuals or organizations interested in hosting engagement events in greenspaces throughout Pleasant Hill.
More details coming soon—check back for updates!
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Join the RCC Partner Network
Are you part of an organization that uses or activates public spaces in Macon? We’d love to collaborate. RCC is powered by a network of local partners across sectors who are shaping more inclusive, accessible, and vibrant spaces.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Learn more about RCC, how it works in Macon-Bibb, and how you can be part of it.
RCC is a national initiative aimed at transforming public spaces to increase civic engagement, social connection, environmental sustainability, and economic opportunity. Macon is one of 10 U.S. cities participating in this movement.
Macon’s RCC efforts are rooted in local partnerships across neighborhoods like Pleasant Hill, Downtown, and East Macon. We focus on revitalizing parks, trails, and plazas to reflect community needs and cultural history.
A wide range of partners: local government, nonprofits, small businesses, community leaders, and residents. From Macon-Bibb County to grassroots organizations, collaboration drives our progress.
Whether you're an individual, organization, or business, there's a place for you. Enjoy public spaces, attend events, host your own programming, or join the RCC partner network.
RCC partners host a variety of community events—from wellness programs to walking tours. These gatherings help bring people together in our shared spaces.
RCC isn’t just about physical upgrades—it’s about rethinking how we share and steward public spaces together.
Absolutely. Everyone is invited to shape this work. Our public realm is for—and by—us all.
More info will be shared soon. In the meantime, reach out through our contact form to express interest.
Let’s Talk About the Future of Our Public Spaces.
If you’re curious about how your organization, business, or initiative can be part of Macon’s Reimagining the Civic Commons effort, we’d love to connect. Schedule a time to talk with our team and explore how we can work together to strengthen our shared spaces and build a more connected community.