Budgeting Outreach Translation 
Human Transit
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
In the projects we do for transit agency clients, mostly around bus network redesign, the task of seeking public feedback is at least one third of the project budget. But public outreach can be a frustrating and anti-democratic process, especially when it happens in public meetings. We don’t have a definition of success.
Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Local councils and state agencies are increasingly using targeted outreach, accessible digital engagement platforms, and culturally appropriate methods to reach underrepresented groups. This includes offering financial compensation for participation, providing translation services, and holding events in more accessible locations or times.
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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
MAY 26, 2023
She elaborated that we both wanted to get “A”s for our grant proposals, but the escalating community need and the sheer volume of submissions going out meant that getting an “A,” which translated as a fully funded request, was the goal, not a perfect “100” by the grant reviewers.
Center for Community Progress
MAY 2, 2023
laughs) I don’t think I’ve fully arrived, yet, but one challenge is the translation jump across state policy, legislation, and even philosophy of approach. When I started out, there was no line-item in the budget for acquiring properties. What have been some of your biggest challenges in running a land bank so far?
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Participatory Budgeting initiatives. Its inaction also translates into a financial loss for the community. Jose Galdamez, the city representative for the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council, said the city is trying new outreach strategies to recruit members. They also have a small grant program for friends of parks groups.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 4, 2024
Arsenal Gallery, Central Park, New York City Lack of budget. A big problem is that park departments have budgets that are inadequate to meet the demand for services, so programming tends to be an after thought, maybe funded by special grants, or offered in association with other agencies to share the cost, but mostly doesn't exist.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 5, 2024
Arsenal Gallery, Central Park, New York City Lack of budget. A big problem is that park departments have budgets that are inadequate to meet the demand for services, so programming tends to be an after thought, maybe funded by special grants, or offered in association with other agencies to share the cost, but mostly doesn't exist.
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