Brandon Lewis’ Post

Just registered for this webinar and sharing with all my water infrastructure peeps: Transform Your Practice: Community Engagement Strategies for Trust, Impact & Civic Pride (nextcity.org) https://lnkd.in/gquXrZEn The webinar follows the release of Transform Your Practice: A community engagement card deck, a practical tool that highlights impactful strategies while challenging misconceptions about what outreach can and should achieve: https://lnkd.in/gHr2Y6fR

Check out this awesome article from Mirror Indy on the 3rd edition of our Organizers Workbook focused on community organizing and creating sustainable and positive change in neighborhoods. Read here: https://zurl.co/9OBb

Ever wonder if you're operating within a transit desert? Our latest blog post sheds light on the signs of transit deserts and how they impact access to essential services and opportunities. Learn how recognizing these areas can drive positive change in community mobility. Read the full blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02plT530

Here is an interesting call for community engagement. We have found that it is so much more than collecting public comment cards to check a box. If organizations engage communities with intention and authenticity, it can boost the bottom line. Transit agencies have found success in using community feedback to boost ridership! https://lnkd.in/epj4BhMF

Germany can improve public transportation in rural areas by offering locals "community transport." The concept uses local planning and volunteer drivers to provide more efficient services for dispersed populations, via TRB's TRR, Sage, and Zukunftsnetzwerk ÖPNV. https://ow.ly/Fyhf50QO1M8

Learn more about the section of US31N in East Bay Township, monikered as the Beach District, and take the public engagement survey!

As 2023 comes to a close, the transit industry remains focused on continuous improvement in its #SafetyAndSecurity efforts through initiatives that focus on technology implementation, community outreach and updated policies. From our Nov/Dec issue: https://lnkd.in/gd7PqEnm

🌟 Explore our second #PracticalHope case study to learn how Transition Town Totnes is reimagining community resilience through everyday actions: https://lnkd.in/ee6iUdgb

New Report > Community dialogue for safety and prosperity: an assessment The facilitated dialogue has been sustained for two years, with participants actively leading the process. https://ow.ly/XAhL50Rzmlq

The Montana Land Use Planning Act mandates proactive community feedback for long-range planning to address affordable housing and avoid "not-in-my-backyard" attitudes. Effective strategies include pop-ups, community ambassadors, and digital platforms for transparent, equitable public engagement.