story unfolds…
Our team believes in an open, participatory approach to planning and design – where sitting down early enables a strong foundation towards the planning process – as though ‘planting the seeds’;
We listen to stakeholders, elders & core user groups at each step ensuring community involvement. In doing so, our team is guided towards the vision. We embrace the spiritual connection to landscape, colors, the animals, stories – and to shape a work plan or ‘story telling device ‘on how to implement cultural goals towards the overall vision. The open approach will help discover what should be considered in Incorporating Culture into Design & help prioritize the project’s needs accordingly. This process will systematically translate as the foundation towards meaningful concepts, ideas, and plans.‘Storytelling' with 'story-keepers' are focus sessions aimed at initiating dialogue on where and how to begin the learning process; communicating through language is important as it embraces the special nature of how history, traditions, and spiritual connection are passed down from elder to child –an essential relationship to community learning;
The process progresses logically from general objectives to a specific study using community participation for information and guidance. This collaboration encourages involvement and creativity by all participants during the process. The dialogue will ensure incorporation of values pertinent to community members; such as history, traditions and language – cultural values which are vital and honored.
As community planners, we value input, guidance, and share ideas ensuring comprehensive understanding towards the success of building culturally sensitive and community driven projects.
Our team believes in an open, participatory approach to planning and design – where sitting down early enables a strong foundation towards the planning process – as though ‘planting the seeds’;
We listen to stakeholders, elders & core user groups at each step ensuring community involvement. In doing so, our team is guided towards the vision. We embrace the spiritual connection to landscape, colors, the animals, stories – and to shape a work plan or ‘story telling device ‘on how to implement cultural goals towards the overall vision. The open approach will help discover what should be considered in Incorporating Culture into Design & help prioritize the project’s needs accordingly. This process will systematically translate as the foundation towards meaningful concepts, ideas, and plans.‘Storytelling' with 'story-keepers' are focus sessions aimed at initiating dialogue on where and how to begin the learning process; communicating through language is important as it embraces the special nature of how history, traditions, and spiritual connection are passed down from elder to child –an essential relationship to community learning;
The process progresses logically from general objectives to a specific study using community participation for information and guidance. This collaboration encourages involvement and creativity by all participants during the process. The dialogue will ensure incorporation of values pertinent to community members; such as history, traditions and language – cultural values which are vital and honored.
As community planners, we value input, guidance, and share ideas ensuring comprehensive understanding towards the success of building culturally sensitive and community driven projects.
