We are experiencing a renaissance in civic engagement across New Jersey. Learn how nonprofits and developers are engaging residents in the development of their communities. This session will provide an overview of the scope of public participation, including engaging untapped communities to ensure their voices are heard. There will also be an opportunity to workshop real-life challenges with which attendees are grappling in their work.

• Edwin Cohen presentation
• Elizabeth Murphy presentation
• Milan Sledge presentation

Planning and Development track sponsor: New Jersey Economic Development Authority