What is “power-sharing” and how can it take the concept of community engagement to the next level in park partnerships?
This panel dialogue will discuss the empowerment of community-based organizations to partner on parks issues, with examples of community-driven design, relationship building, and knowledge sharing, including perspectives from the Prevention Institute’s People, Parks & Power Initiative.
Support provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Define the concept of power-sharing and its relevance in community engagement and partnership building for parks issues.
- Identify examples of community-driven design, relationship building, and knowledge sharing that have been successful in park partnerships.
- Recognize the importance of empowering community-based organizations as partners and how these partnerships can benefit the community.
- Discuss how to create meaningful and inclusive public spaces with limited budgets, balance the needs of different community groups, and navigate diverse grant sources.
