Public Involvement & Community Engagement

Shaping Solutions
Through Co-Creation

We believe meaningful change happens when communities co-create their future. Whether guiding a community plan, code, cultural resource analysis, environmental review, or design initiative, our approach ensures meaningful input and transparent outcomes. We adapt to the process—scoping issues, exploring alternatives, shaping solutions, and empowering action—so communities help influence the process from start to finish, and decisions reflect shared priorities.

Engagement Spotlight

Prescott Valley Wildlife Corridor Plan

Arizona,

Ongoing

Our Engagement
Process

1. Inspiration

[spark positivity and possibility]

We believe meaningful change happens when communities co-create their future. Whether guiding a community plan, code, cultural resource analysis, environmental review, or design initiative, our approach ensures meaningful input and transparent outcomes. We adapt to the process—scoping issues, exploring alternatives, shaping solutions, and empowering action—so communities help influence the process from start to finish, and decisions reflect shared priorities.

2. Discovery

[explore honest insight and direction]

Community sentiment is vital to our work, and we are guided by data. As a research-driven firm, we analyze this data to identify areas for improvement and challenges, which is key for making informed decisions. We engage the public through mapping, storytelling, and transparent data presentation to uncover strengths and priorities that shape our strategies. By presenting information in an accessible way, we foster trust and ensure our process reflects real experiences rather than assumptions.

3. Creation

[shape ideas into real options]

Co-creation allows us to develop better solutions by considering all ideas. The most effective concepts adhere to best practices and reflect genuine creativity, addressing environmental, community, and cultural issues. We collaborate with communities to refine ideas, evaluate trade-offs, and explore alternatives, ensuring they align with shared values. As concepts take shape, priorities emerge, leading to collaborative solutions that balance creativity, feasibility, and purpose.

4. Celebration

[recognize and validate contributions]

At this point, we take a moment to reflect. Did we get it right? Do you see your voice represented in the outcome? Through documents, exhibits, public events, storytelling, and clear communication, we show how your input has shaped the results. This moment fosters pride, reinforces trust, and confirms that public involvement has directly influenced the final direction. Whether it’s addressing concerns in an environmental document or assessing the feasibility of implementation, these reflections are a part of the process and a reason to celebrate.

5. Implementation

[reinforce progress and build momentum]

With the right documentation, feasible implementation, foundational support, funding, and the ability to adapt, we have collectively created a living document for the community to advance our work. Tools such as dashboards, ambassador programs, and progress reports ensure ongoing commitment and shared accountability. Implementation is not an endpoint; it’s a transition. By linking contributions to visible outcomes, we can maintain momentum.

View all Public Involvement & Community Engagement Projects

Community Planning

Prescott Valley Wildlife Corridor Plan

Arizona,

Ongoing

Community Planning

Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan

Colorado,

2016

Landscape Architecture

Valley Metro Tempe Streetcar

Arizona,

2022

Community Planning

City of Star – South of the River Subarea Plan

Idaho,

2022

Community Planning

Fort Collins Strategic Trails Plan

Colorado,

2024

Community Planning

Westminster Park, Recreation, and Libraries Vision Plan

Colorado,

2024

Landscape Architecture

Englewood Parks and Recreation Plan and Conceptual Design

Colorado,

2021

Community Planning

Gallatin County Growth Policy Update

Montana,

2021

Landscape Architecture

Desert Discovery Garden at Mercury Mine School

Arizona,

2024

Community Planning

Envision Washoe 2040

Nevada,

2023

Community Planning

Laramie Growth Area Plan

Wyoming,

2023

Community Planning

Casper MPO Mills Main St Corridor Study

Wyoming,

2020

Community Planning

Cheyenne DDA Plan of Development

Wyoming,

2024

Community Planning

Zone Ogden

Utah,

2024

Community Planning

Rapid City Comprehensive Plan

South Dakota,

2024

Community Planning

Our Summit Community Vision and Strategic Plan

Utah,

2023

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