This presentation will describe Civic Ecology -- a stakeholder-driven, whole-systems framework for sustainable community planning -- developed by SERA Architects in Portland, Oregon. The framework focuses on empowering citizens of all ages, cultures, and abilities to envision, create, and manage their community’s unique “software” – the integrated energy, nutrient, water, waste, material, and food…

Creative Approaches to Communication and Conflict Resolution: how to alleviate friction  amidst challenge and change.   ABOUT  Navigating conflict and change can be challenging, period. Effective communication for global development organizations is essential to ensure values align with actions and impact. Challenges, change, and conflict often arise when we are working within complex contexts, and…