Social Pinpoint

APRIL 16, 2024

So, join us as we explore five inspiring placemaking project examples that empower community engagement. They empower residents to shape their surroundings and cultivate a sense of belonging and ownership. This is accomplished through co-designing and actively participating in the planning stages of a project.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 22, 2023

Recent digital evolution has sparked a growing conversation about how online engagement tools can motivate citizens to participate in democracy beyond election time and play an active role in shaping their future. Online community engagement platforms help to overcome some of the common barriers to participation in face-to-face methods.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 29, 2024

I already knew that "women's clubs" of various types, both when women couldn't vote and/or tended to be "housewives," were key elements in local civic affairs. Both the Forest Service and NPS cultivated support through women's clubs across the country. Recently I've been collecting (more) ephemera related to parks on various topics.

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