On the Origins of our Engagement Expectations
Once upon a time people designed and made their own places. Cities, towns, and…
Community Engagement vs Community Building (in One Handy Chart)
Your local bank. Your favorite soft drink. The big municipal infrastructure project. These days…
Beyond Community : Transcending Tribalism with Social Trust
They say that the Inuit have 50 words to describe snow. I am longing…
Optimism and Inspiration for Community Lovers
Dare I say it, but optimism is in the air. The light is now…
Ladybug Confessions and the Conditions for Good Behavior
A few months ago I opened up the Seattle Times to see an amazing…
Hitting Reverse on the Great Othering
Social trust is the dark matter of our Democracy. Social trust is what allows…
Why do only the White Folks show up? Diversity and Inclusion in Community Engagement.
“It was one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the City. The Steering Committee…
Sugar and Silver Linings: Covid & Community Part II
COVID-19 has forced us all to change our lives. For many this has meant…
Covid & Community, Part I: Headwinds for Engagement.
No more than five people. In Washington State that’s the maximum number of people…
Welcome! Why the Answer is Community?
“We have all known the long loneliness… and we have found that the answer…