Community Outreach
Hackett Planning delivers public engagement services that activate communities and move planning efforts forward. Through gamified public engagement and housing education and advocacy, we create accessible, high impact processes that generate informed input and build lasting community support.
Gamified Public Engagement
Housing Education & Advocacy
Gamified Public Engagement
Effective community engagement is essential to successful planning and project outcomes. Hackett Planning partners with firms, municipalities, and organizations to design and implement engagement strategies that build trust, generate meaningful participation, and support informed decision making. Our work combines proven facilitation methods with innovative, gamified engagement tools that increase both the quantity and quality of public input.
By leveraging interactive, game based formats alongside stakeholder outreach and municipal engagement expertise, we help clients navigate complex community dynamics and deliver projects that align with local priorities and regulatory expectations.
Services include:
• Gamified, interactive community engagement designed to encourage broad and thoughtful participation
• Custom engagement strategy development for large scale initiatives
• Facilitation of public workshops, forums, and stakeholder meetings
• Stakeholder outreach coordination to maximize participation and representation
• Engagement training for municipal staff teams
• Data driven public input collection and feedback analysis
Who It’s For: Consulting firms, developers, municipalities, and organizations seeking effective, modern engagement approaches that strengthen trust, improve regulatory alignment, and support successful project outcomes.
Discover how Hackett Planning’s engagement approach can elevate public participation and support better planning decisions.
Housing Education & Advocacy
Elected and appointed officials face increasing pressure to address housing affordability and availability, yet often lack comprehensive training on modern housing policy solutions. Does your city council need an outside expert to build enthusiasm for infill development? Is your planning commission uncertain about the fiscal impacts of sprawl versus compact growth? Hackett Planning LLC delivers dynamic, evidence-based presentations and training sessions designed specifically for municipal leaders, elected officials, and planning staff. Our expert-led education empowers decision-makers with the knowledge to implement housing policies that serve their communities’ evolving needs.
Services include:
• Dynamic housing policy presentations for city councils and elected officials
• Comprehensive training workshops for planning commissioners and appointed boards
• Staff training on best-practices in housing policy and zoning reform
• Facilitation of engaging community education events on housing topics
• Custom presentations addressing specific municipal housing challenges
• Empowerment activities for under-represented groups in the planning process
• Housing policy workshops tailored for non-profit organizations and advocacy groups
Example topics:
• What is Missing Middle Housing and Why Does It Matter?
• The Fiscal Trade-offs of Sprawl vs. Infill Development
• Best Practices in Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Policy Design
• Zoning Reform Strategies to Increase Housing Diversity
• Empathetic and Inclusive Community Engagement Practices
• Building Political Support for Housing Policy Reform
• Addressing NIMBYism: Communication Strategies for Local Leaders
• How to Empower Under-Represented Communities in Planning Decisions
Who It’s For: Municipalities, city councils, planning commissions, city managers, planning departments, advocacy organizations, non-profit housing groups, and local leaders seeking expert-led education on contemporary housing policy and planning best-practices.
Contact us to schedule an expert-led training session, presentation, or workshop—or request a custom topic tailored to your community’s specific needs.