Civic & Community Engagement Archives

When Communities Are Consulted to Death: Moving From Public Input to Shared Power

September 25, 2026

Community engagement has become a standard part of planning, development, and revitalization. Cities hold listening sessions. Organizations distribute surveys. Consultants...

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Civic & Community Engagement

Tsedey Betru Discusses Equity and Land-Based Justice on My Black Space

June 2, 2026

We are proud to highlight a recent, thought-provoking conversation featuring our Director, Tsedey Betru. Tsedey joined the My Black Space...

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Civic & Community Engagement

Why City Revitalization Plans Stall: Avoid These 5 Mistakes

May 20, 2026

Across the country, cities are launching bold revitalization efforts, from corridor plans to neighborhood scale investments. But there is a...

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Urban Planning

Where Exploitation Was Concentrated, Resistance Was Refined.

March 3, 2026

How Black Southern communities are shaping the next chapter of freedom, environmental justice, and the future of power. If you...

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Civic & Community Engagement

Designing with, Not for: Rethinking the Architect’s Role in Community Projects

January 16, 2026

In an era defined by climate urgency, racial reckoning, and economic disparity, the role of architects is undergoing a quiet...

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Architecture & Design

What Makes a Neighborhood Resilient? Lessons from Historically Excluded Communities

January 11, 2026

Resilience has become a guiding principle in urban development, especially in response to climate change, economic uncertainty, and public health...

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Resilience

The Untapped Power of Civic Participation in Urban Transformation

November 11, 2025

Civic participation plays a critical role in shaping the future of cities. It ensures that decisions about infrastructure, land use,...

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Civic & Community Engagement

Reclaiming Resilience: How Small Shifts in City Hall Can Empower Communities

October 13, 2025

Across the country, communities of color are pioneering resilience in real time—transforming vacant lots into food forests, converting churches into...

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Governance