Utilizing their experience managing community engagement around New York University’s long-term expansion plan in one of the densest urban communities in the nation, presenters will lead a session designed to help attendees create, nurture, and support a culture of institutional responsiveness, from inception and planning to construction and building operations.
The session will focus on providing tools that attendees can use to develop at least three critical functions necessary for transparent and accountable growth:
- Aligning internal functions across departments, from purchasing to construction management and landscaping, in order to provide timely and accurate information to key stakeholders.
- Providing a point of contact for community stakeholders regarding proposed expansion plans and ongoing construction, and using this feedback to develop response strategies that reflect the diverse priorities and concerns of various stakeholders.
- Developing relationships with community leaders and elected officials in order to facilitate successful public approval and review processes.
