Community Engagement & Public Participation

Community engagement is a critical part of the work of policymakers, planners, and private developers. When managed poorly, it can be detrimental. When done well, it can ensure successful outcomes. 

Channeling Ideas into Action

Ragusa specializes in compliant, accessible, meaningful community engagement. We are experienced in meeting federal and local public participation requirements, such as environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Beyond regulatory requirements, Ragusa engages stakeholders to shape projects and policies to transform and revitalize communities and create equitable, sustainable futures. 

Guiding Public Participation

Ragusa has designed and managed dozens of public meetings, including to gather input on public policy for state and local officials, to inform oil spill cleanup workers for the NIEHS, to share plans for private developments through the Neighborhood Participation Program, to engage fisherfolk around environmental issues, and to meet federal NEPA requirements for large infrastructure projects.

Stakeholder Mapping and Trust Building

Ragusa deploys proven grassroots strategies to identify and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Services

  • Public Meetings

  • Public Notices

  • Public Comment Management

  • Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Messaging and Copywriting

  • Media Relations

  • Accessibility (translation, ASL, ADA, etc.)

  • Record Keeping

  • Coalition Building

  • Design Charettes

  • Graphic Design

  • Website Development

  • A/V Recording and Photography

  • Direct Mail