Approach
We work hand-in-hand with local partners wanting to shape strong, livable communities. At the same time, we provide information, tools, resources, and support to all change-makers working to build better communities.
Impact
From climate change to economic prosperity, public health to housing affordability, improving how we build our communities and economies is critical to tackling several of our most pressing challenges and make an impact.
Latest Features
The Silverton Compass Project Film
The positive response to the recent New York Times article about the Compass Project in Silverton has been humbling and exciting. Many have asked to learn more, so…
Watt’s Next? A Guide to Re-Energizing Coal Communities
Coal transition is an enormous challenge for impacted communities. These often small, rural communities have excelled at one thing for decades: producing energy for our growing country. But now they are faced with a full-scale transition of their economies and workforce, significant revenue loss, and a shift in identity and culture…
Our Priorities
Transportation
Economy
Housing
Land Use
Recent Work
We work with communities and local leaders throughout the American West that are shaping more livable places.