We recently hosted “The State of Engagement 2026: What This Moment Requires,” bringing together 106 participants alongside our panelists to unpack trends of public engagement. The conversation was honest, urgent, and pointed directly at a compounding set of challenges. We’re seeing deep exhaustion with traditional...
Izziy brings experience with anthropology and transit research to Connect the Dots to help create accessible engagement that can connect planners and communities more effectively. What were you doing before you arrived at Connect the Dots? [caption id="attachment_18416" align="alignleft" width="300"] An SCMaglev train at JR Central’s test...
Team member Jada shares how her background in environmental justice and education shapes her commitment to people-centered engagement at Connect the Dots. What work were you doing before you arrived at Connect the Dots? [caption id="attachment_18381" align="alignright" width="300"] Residents of Middle East Baltimore lead a neighborhood environmental...
How does a background in Dutch social health care and municipal government translate to Philadelphia public engagement? Geert shares his journey of co-creating spaces and processes that prioritize empathy, representation, and accessibility. What work were you doing before you arrived at Connect the Dots? [caption id="attachment_18351" align="alignleft"...
Vanessa comes to Connect the Dots with a background in design research, analysis, and futures thinking to help make engagement more structured and supported in data for the public to invest in their own futures. What work were you doing before you arrived at Connect the...
At Connect the Dots, we thrive on bridging technical expertise with public voice, and Meg’s journey from engineering to urban planning to public work makes her a powerful force in making public engagement more accessible, meaningful, and impactful. What work were you doing before you arrived...
Connect the Dots are experts in iteration, so when our Associate, Matt, shared he will be pursuing a Master's in Urban Planning, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on his time at CtD and how it leads into his next chapter. What drew you...
We sat down with CtD’s leadership to talk about the journey of Connect the Dots as we celebrate the milestone for 5 years in Philadelphia. Principal Sylvia Garcia-Garcia has been at CtD for nearly 3 years and comes from a background in strategic leadership. We...
We sat down with CtD’s leadership to talk about the journey of Connect the Dots as we celebrate the milestone for 5 years in Philadelphia. Marisa Denker is Founder and CEO who started Connect the Dots in Ireland and then brought it to Philadelphia in...
Connect the Dots is celebrating 5 years in Philadelphia, and it’s got us feeling reflective and excited about what’s ahead. We asked our team to share something they’re proud of, something they’re excited about, and something they’d love to do more of in the future....