Key takeaways and actions
11 November 2024
What was clear from the discussions is that cities and communities will continue to evolve.
If meaningful engagement truly is an essential practice for creating vibrant, inclusive and resilient places, then the importance of finding the most effective ways to engage meaningfully with communities will be the key factor to success.
Our team
Thomas Howard
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Zo Hoida
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Victoria Thourgood
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