Inclusive Community

Insight: There are key elements to creating a sense of community. Achieving this among people enhances well-being, quality of life and contribution to others. (McMillan & Chavis, 1986)

Strategy: Consistent high-quality interactions + shared emotional connection achieves an inclusive sense of belonging helping establish a sense of community. A free family-focused event re-purposed an underused, corporate-owned grass field to establish a recurring On The Lawn monthly series.

Impact: A human-centered approach to placemaking elevated the social and economic welfare of the area by enhancing the perception of community inclusion and connectivity between residents, merchants and civic leaders.