Project Challenges
A significant challenge of this project is providing effective support to cities like Pittsburgh, Montgomery, Shreveport, New Orleans, and Jackson as they navigate periods of transition or crisis. These cities often face complex, overlapping issues—such as economic shifts, infrastructure strain, or social unrest—that require responsive, context-specific solutions. The project must be adaptable and collaborative, working closely with local leaders and organizations to identify urgent needs, mobilize resources, and build sustainable strategies that strengthen community resilience and long-term recovery.
Project Solutions
We developed the following solutions to empower the organization:
- Managed projects and developed policies to assist cities in challenging times.
- Provided strategic messaging to help secure over $800M in federal recovery funding.
- Delivered thought partnership, crisis communication strategies, and strategic narratives for repositioning efforts.
- Developed narratives, talking points, and press materials to educate the public on disinvestment and infrastructure challenges.
- Led committees of citizens and experts to infrastructure policy recommendations during mayoral transitions in New Orleans, LA; Montgomery, AL; Pittsburgh, PA; and Allegheny County, PA.
- Provided strategic messaging to help secure over $800M in federal recovery funding
Type of Services Provided
Strategic Messaging & Narrative Positioning
Strategic Messaging & Narrative Positioning is the process of crafting clear, consistent messages that communicate an organization’s purpose and impact. It helps shape the story you tell so your audience understands who you are, what you stand for, and why it matters.
Public Affairs & Policy Communication
This involves communicating effectively with policymakers, stakeholders, and the public to influence decisions and shape public policy. It includes translating complex issues into accessible messages that build support and drive action.
Crisis Communication & Reputation Management
Crisis communication and reputation management focus on helping organizations respond swiftly and effectively to unexpected challenges that could harm public trust.
