The Roadmap: Reimagining Infrastructure to Improve Social Capital is a guide for local governments to leverage the power of social connection in local infrastructure decisions to advance economic mobility. Released by the Foundation for Social Connection, the report highlights the evidence that economic mobility is not just about jobs or income; it’s about relationships. Communities thrive when people connect across differences, trust one another, and work together. This roadmap examines the critical links between “third places” – libraries, parks, local gathering spaces – social connection, social capital, and economic opportunity. The resulting framework offers actionable strategies, local examples, and lessons learned to help municipalities create more connected, inclusive, and economically prosperous communities.
