Public Engagement Associates

08/05/2026

National Night Out was a great opportunity to connect with community members and have valuable conversations about the Duke Street Land Use Plan.

07/24/2026

Affordable housing is more than a housing issue: it's a community issue.

Across the DMV, families, workers, seniors, and young professionals are facing growing challenges in finding housing they can afford. Expanding affordable housing opportunities is essential to building stronger, more equitable, and more resilient communities. As conversations about housing continue across the region, meaningful community engagement will be key to ensuring solutions reflect the needs and voices of the people they impact most.

At PEA, we believe the best outcomes begin by listening.

Check out this article to learn the latest on housing programs in the DMV:
https://wtop.com/dc/2026/07/new-legislation-to-protect-affordable-housing-and-modernize-housing-laws-could-be-coming-in-dc-mayor-says/

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is backing a pair of housing bills she said would help preserve affordable housing, support tenants and encourage continued housing development.

07/23/2026

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07/21/2026

Kudos to in addressing community health issues on Capitol Hill. The session “Keeping Health Care on Track” featured comments by Rep Trahan and Rep Randall and panelists supporting boosting healthcare and reducing cost in Latino communities.

07/15/2026

Please enjoy this informative video from my favorite facilitation coach. 😎 Enjoy the watch!

Whether you’re a beginner facilitator just starting out, or you’re an expert who makes a living from facilitating, training, and leading groups, this blog post is for you. I’m going to break down the top five facilitation skills, but with a twist—I’ll map them out on a timeline. From the m...

07/03/2026

Sharing the great work of CHCI as we celebrate the 4th of July and enjoy the World Cup. 😊

06/25/2026

I am honored to have been a part of the AmericaSpeaks team 24 years ago, producing Listening to the City in NYC. Two large-scale town meetings supported New Yorkers after 9/11 in rebuilding after the attack on the Twin Towers. You can watch the documentary.

05/28/2026

Building a culture of biking requires communities designed for safe, connected, and accessible transportation.

Transportation leaders across the country are creating more bike-friendly streets that help cyclists and motorists safely share the road. At Public Engagement Associates, we’ve been supporting community engagement efforts in several communities focused on improving roadway safety and encouraging active transportation for everyone.

Read more about the innovative approaches helping build a stronger culture of biking:
https://www.kittelson.com/ideas/the-2026-bike-month-project-roundup/

Learn how transportation leaders are creating safer streets and connected bikeways to support bicycle commuting in their communities.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Joe Goldman on being recognized in the 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list for his work advancing civic participation and democratic engagement. Recognition like this reflects more than individual leadership - it reflects a long-term commitment to strengthening democracy through public participation.

Steve, Hala and I worked closely with Joe on projects AmericaSpeaks — work grounded in the belief that communities should have a meaningful voice in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Thank you, Joe, for continuing to champion democratic participation at a critical moment for our country.

https://time.com/collection/time100-philanthropy/2026/joe-goldman/

Find out who else is on the TIME100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2026 list

05/06/2026

More than 275 people have shared feedback on the Swords into Plowshares: Recast | Reclaim Hood, MASS, and PUSH proposals, helping shape what public memory in Charlottesville will carry forward.

From connecting land and community, to revealing buried histories, to powerful symbols of justice and belonging, each proposal offers a distinct vision.

PEA is proud to be part of the PUSH studio DC proposal team, an interdisciplinary studio comprised of individuals with expertise in landscape architecture, urban design and architecture. Through our collaboration, we are thrilled to be supporting community-centered engagement and helping bring these stories forward.

Read more about PUSH Studio and the Swords Into Plowshares exhibition here: https://www.sipcville.com/