Friday, September 27, 2024

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR DIVERSE POPULATIONS

AVOID THE SINS OF THE PAST BY GETTING 

MEANINGFUL INPUT FROM MARGINALIZED PEOPLE


Community groups, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, national parks, plus local, state and federal agencies can apply for technical assistance.

A National Park Service’s (NPS) case study highlighted Backman Elementary School in Salt Lake City, Utah, “home to a vibrant and diverse community.”

But many students’ only route to school was walking along a busy highway with no sidewalk.

The NPS team involved the students in meetings to plan for a safe pedestrian bridge to connect to local neighborhoods and an outdoor education and nature area along the river corridor.

For truly reflective community input and planning, all voices must be heard and included.

 

 

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