Eric HigbeeAcross the Great Divide: Clark Anderson of Community BuildersAn interview on building civic capacity and trust through engagement.Mar 22Mar 22
Eric HigbeeBeyond Authentic and Equitable: A New Trajectory for EngagementTo navigate today’s social challenges, we can look to to sustainable design for a roadmap. (Reading time: just under 5 minutes)Feb 24Feb 24
Eric HigbeeHow to Overcome our Civic Blerches this New YearThere’s a bait-and-switch at the heart of the social change we need. (Reading Time: about 5 minutes)Jan 26Jan 26
Eric HigbeeThe Neighborhood is the Unit of ChangeThe scale at which we choose to work makes all the difference. (Estimated Reading time: 4.5 minutes) *Nov 21, 2023Nov 21, 2023
Eric Higbee5 Tips for Powerful Community Meeting FacilitationThe fourth in a four-part series diving into the practical nuts and bolts of community engagement processes vis-à-vis community building…Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
Eric HigbeeTransform your Community Meetings with these Three Easy TechniquesThe opening rituals of a community meeting can transform your event from community engagement to community building (Reading Time: 5…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
Eric HigbeeHow to Set-up a Community Meeting for Community BuildingMeeting set-up is the first move for minimizing anxiety and sharing perspectives. (Reading Time: 5 minutes)May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Eric HigbeeHow to Craft a Public Process for Community BuildingThe first step is maximizing participation of people from different groups. (Reading Time: 6.5 minutes)Apr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023
Eric HigbeeWhy the Three Rings of Community are So Important.Understanding our “middle-ring” relationships is key to identifying the solutions to our social fragmentation. (Reading Time: 4.5 minutes)Mar 16, 2023Mar 16, 2023
Eric HigbeeBeyond Design : How to Create Public Spaces for Social CohesionTo leverage the built environment as a tool for social cohesion, we need to look beyond design to what happens AFTER a space is built…Feb 4, 2023Feb 4, 2023