Designing for Democracy: Planning Neighborhoods for Collective Power
In our third Designing for Democracy workshop, participants created neighborhood land use plans rooted in democratic values. Their plans revealed a shared vision for communities built around access to nature, food security, daily amenities, and pathways to civic power.
Designing for Democracy: Why the Built Environment Matters
Democracy doesn’t just happen at the ballot box — it lives in our streets, plazas, and parks. The first Designing for Democracy event explored how the built environment shapes our ability to connect, empathize, and act together.