Participatory engagement programs that include children and young adults cultivates a sense of ownership and responsibility for the community, 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 diverse voices to decision making through meaningful engagement processes that drive real impact for...
Welcome to our Bilingual English/Spanish Blog Post Series on Inclusive 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 most popular...
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...
Connect the Dots strives to create inclusive and accessible engagement activities that provide historically disinvested communities with safe spaces for participation in the public process. While we seek to end discrimination every day, March 21 has been observed as the International Day to End Racial...
On September 15th, Naomi Murphy of our team at Connect the Dots joined a panel of experts for Next City’s International Wellbeing Cities Forum The discussion centered on the "DIY City: The Power of Public Participation & Engagement." The conversation was moderated by Orlando Bailey: Director of...
The cracks in our cities have been exposed but in these unprecedented times there is a unique opportunity to reimagine a better future. At Connect the Dots we believe now more than ever it is critical for citizens to be involved in designing the cities and...
A Message from Connect the Dots Co-Director, Naomi Murphy and our Manager of Strategic Partnerships & Design, Kiersten Mailler As our vision of the world has been recast over the past 100 days, we have been forced to find new ways to work, live and play....