Who does your solution benefit? Who is it by? Have you ensured the community's voices are heard? These questions are at the core of urban development. The answers can be found by meaningfully and authentically engaging community members in planning and development efforts. Community engagement can uncover information while inspiring connection and creativity. The goal of community engagement should be to help more than you hinder. In this section, you will find excellent examples of how urbanists have tapped into communities to find meaningful and inclusive solutions to improving transportation, infrastructure, public space, housing, addressing the climate crisis and more.
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