Equitable Procurement: Walking the Talk
Smaller and newer firms, particularly those that qualify as “disadvantaged”, benefit from increased transparency throughout the procurement process. We are also more likely to team with peer W/M/DBE firms, expanding access to contracts for a wider pool of firms.
Bilingual and Bicultural Engagement: Translation is Just the Beginning
Bilingual and bicultural engagement will look different depending on the community and the predominant languages spoken there. As a Mexican immigrant, my experience and expertise are based on Spanish-English engagement. The strategies and lessons shared below are from that perspective and may be applicable to other bilingual communities.
Urban Planning’s Green Mandate
By Adam Glueckert, Associate When I am asked what I do, I say “urban planning”. When asked who…
Looking back on 2021, looking forward to 2022
2021 was the year that, despite a global pandemic, MUSE Community + Design hit its stride. Our work…
MUSE News: Celebrating Seven Years & New Team Members
The month of September marked seven years in business for MUSE Community + Design. From humble beginnings as…
People Behind the Plans: Traci Sanders
In episode 30 of the popular People Behind the Plans podcast Courtney Kashima, AICP, catches up with Traci…
Series Replay: MUSE’s Candid COVID Conversations
As we approach the first 100 days since the beginning of States taking precautions with Stay at Home policies due to the COVID – 19 pandemic,…
Embracing the Art of Idle Observation
Flaneur. noun, plural flâ·neurs [flah-nœr] . French.idler; dawdler; loafer. I never considered myself a Flaneur before. While I do live in…
MUSE Joins Goldman Sachs’ #10KSB
Founding any type of business is never easy and the road from start-up to success is a minefield,…