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Strategies for Equitable Community Engagement in Construction
Done right, effort toward equitable community engagement will benefit construction leaders just as much as it benefits the local community.
By Celeste Frye
October 12, 2021
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by Celeste Frye
Celeste Frye, AICP is co-founder and CEO of Public Works Partners, LLC, a WBE/DBE/SBE certified planning and consulting firm specializing in multi-stakeholder initiatives and building strong connections across the government, nonprofit and private sectors. For more information, visit www.publicworkspartners.com.
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