Cities are at the frontlines of some of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change, housing affordability, public health disparities, and economic inequity. To address these issues effectively, local governments must do more than design policies and programs—they must build trust with the communities they serve. Trust is not a byproduct of community engagement; it is the foundation on which effective and lasting civic participation is built.

a peaceful space supports Arizona-based initiatives that focus on community environmental equity, resilience, and sustainability. We continue to work with community organizations tackling these issues by building trust – meeting people where they are, listening to and understanding their issues and working with local community based organizations to move the needle towards an equitable quality of life for all citizens. Our Environmental Holism Program (EHP) includes community engagement data collection, analysis and modeling.