Best Practices for Government in Community Engagement

As the seven funded Hurricane Sandy Design Competition projects are implemented, Rebuild has observed many creative community engagement strategies from the project teams. “Best Practices for Elements of Engagement” captures these observations, highlighting effective engagement practices among the seven projects.

1. Demonstrate the Value of Community Participation
2. Make Sharing Input Easy For Communities 
3. Provide Physical Planning Space
4. Visualize The Design
5. Use Video To Illustrate Technical Processes
6. Keep The Big Picture In Mind
7. Share Meetings Online
8. Use Accessible Language
9. Utilize Multiple Outreach Techniques
10. Use Existing Social Structures
11. The Community Is A Classroom
12. Remain Accountable to Community Concerns & Design Integrity

CHECK OUT THE FULL BEST PRACTICES REPORT HERE

Throughout the Sandy region, each project continues to develop and implement the right best practices for their community. As each project progresses, Rebuild By Design is committed to sharing those practices and local knowledge with our community partners.