Livable Communities – Community Conversation – Commission on Women, Children and Seniors

Grandfather and grandson on bikes outdoors smiling

The first step in making a community more livable is convening community stakeholders for a thoughtful conversation. To get started:

Personally invite community residents, including a broad range of local and regional leaders from across sectors, including representation from private businesses, nonprofits, and religious institutions, among others.
Select conversation facilitators who can remain neutral, build trust, and push participants to consider different perspectives.
Provide an overview of the community’s demographic composition and describe the concept of a livable community.
Lead the conversation and identify themes for further inquiry.