How-to: Make community engagement work for you

Four Degrees to the Streets

Welcome to season two of the Four Degrees to the Streets Podcast. We missed y’all and plan to deliver more relatable and informative episodes this year. Make sure to subscribe to our email list. Our first “how-to” themed episode covers the basics of how to make community engagement work for you in your neighborhood. The American Planning Association defines civic engagement as the process of working collaboratively with individuals and groups to achieve specific goals. Press play to hear:

• Several definitions of community engagement, why it matters, and why the federal government requires input on certain projects
• Tips on how to get involved in community engagement if you don’t know where to start
• Real-world examples of the community engagement process in action and suggested improvements

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RESOURCES:

CDC: Principles of Community Engagement

Arnstein's Ladder of Citizen Participation

Ladder of Citizen Participation – Organizing Engagement

40 CFR § 6.203 - Public participation. | CFR | US Law

Cheat sheet for getting involved in the planning process

Forms of Community Engagement

NY Times: How to Participate in Politics

HUD: Get Involved in My Community

Open space variance denied for affordable senior housing project

Summary of Community Engagement

A Playbook for Inclusive Placemaking: Community Process