Community Design Collaborative’s New Approach to Collaboration October 2011 Prepared by:
READ QUOTE: “We really broadened our circle beyond volunteers and clients. Now we have relationships with groups that wouldn’t have been here if it weren’t for Infill.” - Collaborative Staff Member
“The goal of positioning the Collaborative as a thought leader? Mission accomplished.” - Collaborative Board Member READ QUOTE: Very positive assmt that we found echoed in our interviews
READ QUOTE: “The designs were visionary, yet grounded in real-life user needs and site conditions.” - Collaborative Board Member
“One of the things Infill did for me was open my eyes to the importance of design and what architects can do for us.” - Infill Philadelphia Partner READ QUOTE:
“There’s still work to be done to position the Collaborative as the go-to on these issues.” - Collaborative Board Member READ QUOTE: Report recommendations focus mainly on this. Figure out where want to be – opinions seemed mixed on if Collab should go there 2. Requires specific capacities – need to understand and invest in these 3. Reach broader audience – polit decision makers; commty devpt orgs to generate demand 4. Ensure some projs built – force confront barriers