From the countryside to the big city, David discovered his calling to be an urban planner. Following his passions, David seeks justice and empowerment to set forth a way of planning that centers engagement from the start. From Country Boy to City Planner [caption id="attachment_17637" align="alignright" width="300"]...
I’ve always loved animals and being in nature, and I found my love for animal behavior and primatology at Franklin & Marshall College. I pictured myself following in the footsteps of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas, dedicating my life to fixing climate change...
Pati describes the trajectory of her professional career, by continuously asking herself, "What do I want to do when I grow up?" The answer evolves as she discovers her passion for creating spaces that not only function aesthetically but also foster a sense of belonging...
Welcome to our Bilingual English/Spanish Blog Post Series on Accessible Public Engagement! A few days ago, a colleague approached me to talk about how to design a representative open house, particularly for the neighborhood where the event will be held, Chinatown. Inevitably we talk about Representation. First,...
Participatory engagement programs that include children and young adults cultivates a sense of ownership and responsibility for the neighborhood, empowering them to become active local citizens who contribute to positive change. Learn about several recent projects where Connect the Dots centered voices of the next...
Explore the impactful work of Connect the Dots over the years through an interactive Project Map and filter tool. Our Connect the Dots team is driven by impact. We work to connect all voices to decision making through meaningful engagement processes that drive real impact for...
Welcome to our Bilingual English/Spanish Blog Post Series on Accessible and Representative Public Engagement In Spanish, we have several forms of “you". In countries like Colombia, “usted” is the norm. In Mexico “tú” is for peers who hold equal social power. In Guatemala “vos” is the...
Stephanie Fuentes joined Connect the Dots in April 2023 as a Project Manager for Public Engagement. Her background in arts administration serving in roles at a public arts center and in local government brings experience in public engagement from an arts & culture point of...
Accesibilidad Cultural Si eres parte de o trabajas regularmente con la comunidad Latinx en Estados Unidos, seguramente te ha pasado esto. Ves stands o mesas de información en las calles y no entiendes de qué se trata, sabes que no todos lo entienden. Algunas veces hay...
Looking Back We’ve recently reached the end of our involvement in Bus Rev for 2023 - as the process passes over to SEPTA to lead the public hearings stage sharing the final recommendations, we wanted to reflect on the moments that made us smile. From 2021...