In this episode of EngagingCommunities, host Kelly Hickler talks with Katie Evans, Senior Communications Strategist at Woodard & Curran, about what it really means to make public communication human-centered — from translating technical jargon into plain language to running effective listening sessions that build trust. They dive into: - How to turn required notices into meaningful messages - The art of listening without defending - Why every project should start with impact - Creative w...
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In this episode of EngagingCommunities, host Kelly Hickler talks with Katie Evans, Senior Communications Strategist at Woodard & Curran, about what it really means to make public communication human-centered — from translating technical jargon into plain language to running effective listening sessions that build trust. They dive into: - How to turn required notices into meaningful messages - The art of listening without defending - Why every project should start with impact - Creative w...
Season 2, Episode 2: Urban Renewal and Community Connection With Mark Christensen
EngagingCommunities
33 minutes
9 months ago
Season 2, Episode 2: Urban Renewal and Community Connection With Mark Christensen
Mark Christensen, AICP is a Senior Planner with AVI in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He shares his journey with various planning roles, including his tenure with AmeriCorps. The discussion focuses on Mark's experience in establishing an Urban Renewal Authority in Cheyenne and the challenges associated with urban renewal and tax increment financing. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement, transparency, and utilizing technology such as ArcGIS Story Maps and QR codes to enhance public underst...
EngagingCommunities
In this episode of EngagingCommunities, host Kelly Hickler talks with Katie Evans, Senior Communications Strategist at Woodard & Curran, about what it really means to make public communication human-centered — from translating technical jargon into plain language to running effective listening sessions that build trust. They dive into: - How to turn required notices into meaningful messages - The art of listening without defending - Why every project should start with impact - Creative w...
