Jessica A. Shea, PhD
Social Environment | Research + Consulting
Category: community-engagement
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Case Study: Transforming Community Engagement from Formal to Authentic The Challenge Planning departments and community organizations struggle with traditional community engagement approaches that often fail to capture authentic input from diverse residents. Formal charrettes, public workshops, and town halls frequently attract only the most vocal or advantaged community members, while marginalized populations—including elderly residents, low-income…