We help urban planners and nonprofits get more projects or funding through better engagement, planning, and data.
About Us
We are a Black-owned consultancy that co-creates solutions with urban planners, small nonprofit groups, and community organizations, along with their allies, by offering services that center impact, equity, and partnership. Our unique approach merges human-centric, emotionally engaging, and justice-focused design principles with Urban Planning and User Experience (UX) Research techniques.
This combination helps us create solutions that are efficient, equitable, and tailored to human needs. We focus on collaborative efforts—shaping environments and approaches that emphasize collective achievement. This leads to more successful projects and increased chances of securing funds.
Our Services
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Our approach to community engagement is deeply rooted in human-centered design, prioritizing equity and inclusivity. By deeply understanding and valuing the perspectives and needs of every community member, especially those who are often overlooked, we ensure their voices are influential in all our endeavors. This commitment enables us to co-create innovative and equitable engagement planning and activities .
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Our holistic approach to inclusive design encompasses both program development and space design. We are dedicated to ensuring that all facets of our endeavors, ranging from the events we coordinate to the physical environments being constructed, are inviting and accessible to everyone.
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Our distinct strategic planning method prioritizes people and their emotions. We engage in active listening and understanding of diverse individual needs and experiences. Additionally, we blend equity-centered qualitative and quantitative research to ensure our plans are both actionable and mindful of the organization's capabilities.
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Our approach to conducting community equity assessments and audits involves thorough evaluation to identify areas for improvement in policies and practices. We engage in careful analysis, considering diverse perspectives and experiences, to offer tailored recommendations aimed at enhancing fairness and equity within communities and organizations.
It’s in our name
Everything we do is Guided By Community. This means our big-picture strategies are driven by the community's best interests, our engagement initiatives are crafted to actively involve the community, and we evaluate equity by considering community-guided needs.
Erica M.
“Lakeshia has become an essential resource for our team helping build skills and knowledge within our team and support our team’s efforts to build justice and equity related skills within our larger organization…”
Alexander D.
