If you’re successful in more equitably engaging a community, you’ll find that the feedback you receive is more valuable because it’s truly representative of that community.
Many people can speak and comprehend simple phrases in a language besides their native tongue, but few are sufficiently fluent to understand and participate in discussions that take place in public planning and development meetings. That’s why we’ve just rolled out a Language Equity Plan (LEP) -- to ensure that people whose primary language is not English can have a say in what gets built in their neighborhoods.
Life science is one of the hottest areas of real estate these days. But without community buy-in, even the most capital-rich, thoughtfully designed projects are primed for failure.
It has been well-documented that income, education, and race are correlated with access to green space, but the pandemic highlighted these stark divides. As we continue the conversation about inequities in planning, we’re sharing a list of some of our favorite thought leaders in the space.
The findings of our second annual survey demonstrate that public support for real estate development grew significantly during the pandemic. While the housing crisis shows no signs of relief in the near future, the findings of the survey have already led to important considerations for how we can better engage with communities to build support for affordable housing.
Traditional public meetings are an important part of the community engagement process, but digital engagement is a more cost-effective, productive, and inclusive way to gather community feedback and engage the broader community. Effective community engagement requires both.
People say they support affordable housing but then sing a different tune when it’s in their neighborhood. Why is this? Misinformation, lack of information, or bias.
While there’s no quick fix for overcoming the NIMBYism that prevents good, community-focused projects from being built, there are ways to tackle NIMBYism head on.
The fear of NIMBYism often discourages real estate developers from embracing the community engagement process. But by engaging early and often, everyone wins.
Fair Housing Month serves as a reminder that access to dignified, affordable housing isn’t a guarantee in the United States. There is lots of work to be done. Join us this month in learning from our partners and other thought leaders in the space.
To kick off Fair Housing Month, Trevor Samios, VP of Connected Communities at WinnCompanies, shares how to create communities fostering belonging and better outcomes for residents.
True, systemic change requires real work from CEOs and business leaders who look like me. I am not an expert, but I am committed to doing better and doing the work. Here's what we’re changing at coUrbanize.
The work of Edward Brooke, political trailblazer and fair housing advocate, is the focus of our fifth and final post in our Black History Month series. This month, we’re honoring how Black Americans have shaped how our communities are built.
The work of Philip A. Payton, Jr. is the focus of our fourth post in our Black History Month series. This month, we’re honoring how Black Americans have shaped how our communities are built.
The work of Dorothy Mae Richardson is the focus of our third post in our Black History Month series. This month, we’re honoring how Black Americans have shaped how our communities are built.
The work of Samuel J. Cullers is the focus of our second post in our Black History Month series. This month, we’re honoring how Black Americans have shaped how our communities are built.
This year, we are honoring Black History Month by highlighting Black Americans who have shaped how our communities are built, from urban planning to architecture and development.