Our Approach
What is the 'Hood?
We define the ‘hood as a historically redlined Black or POC community that leans on their culture, creativity, hustle and ingenuity to remain resilient against the layered challenges of systemic racism and oppressive planning practices and policy. It's a vibrant yet complex place layered with challenges and opportunities.
Racial and Economic Equity
Culturally Affirming Outreach and Engagement
Culturally Affirming Outreach and Engagement
Move with integrity. Acknowledge historical harm done to the communities. Advocate for equitable redistribution of resources and power where possible.
Culturally Affirming Outreach and Engagement
Culturally Affirming Outreach and Engagement
Culturally Affirming Outreach and Engagement
Know your audience. Meet residents where they’re at. Conduct on-going research of how residents want to be engaged. Leverage tech, hip hop, pop culture and more to authentically engage residents.
Activate the Hood
Culturally Affirming Outreach and Engagement
Activate the Hood
Activate people, places, and spaces. Outdoor recreation, take over the streets, and encourage reconnecting to nature as a form of healing. Encourage residents to become designers and stewards of their 'hoods.