Urban Resources Initiative is a not-for-profit partnership with Yale University whose mission is to foster community-based land stewardship, promote environmental education and advance the practice of urban forestry.
New Commons is a Providence, RI based think tank that goes beyond analysis and reporting. The firm helps clients move from thought to action by helping build a network with the right capabilities, then mobilizing that network to get the job done.
An outreach organization dedicated to research, training, and education about community capacity-building, the Asset-Based Community Development Institute focuses on identifying assets and strengths within communities in order to make them stronger.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities build the capacity for collaborative community planning. NCI offers training and consultation for designing and facilitating successful charrettes leading to implementation and progress.
Project for Public Spaces is a national, nonprofit technical assistance, research, and educational organization whose mission is to create and sustain public places that build strong communities.
Urban Interactive Studio provides digital tools that improve outreach and engagement in public processes. Our EngagingPlans platform and apps create meaningful opportunities for citizen and stakeholder feedback—at home, at work, or on-the-go.
Luke Planning, Inc., under the direction of Henry Luke, has facilitated Community Vision and Community Strategic Planning projects in over sixty communities in eighteen states since 1983.
OpenPlans is a non-profit technology organization focused on civic engagement and open government. They use journalism and open source software to turn data into accessible, useful information to engage people in shaping their communities.
ACP places citizens at the heart of physical planning, helping diverse interests and stakeholders find a common path toward community improvement with plans that reflect locally-defined needs and lead to implementation.
Active Voice is a group of strategists dedicated to inspiring people to make change. The organization consults communities or other organizations to develop strategies for sharing complex issues about community and society.