The Playbook
We help cities build a brighter future.
Projects take too long to happen and delays hurt our communities; City Thread uses a proven playbook to overcome obstacles and deliver place-based projects faster—from safe streets to quality housing—so communities build the things they need, when they need them.
What is the Playbook?
Our playbook is a roadmap to achieve bold community goals in your city in 24 to 36 months.
We find the way forward.
Build coalitions of support that include businesses, local leaders, community and faith-based organizations, and anchor institutions
Mobilize people to take action using strategies guided by public opinion research
Accelerate place-based project delivery
Strengthened by every step
City Thread’s playbook builds on each component, rooted in trust and collaboration among key city and community participants.
Components of the The Playbook include:
Establishing a shared goal
Aligning partners
Resourcing partners
Move quickly
“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.”
— Former Customer
Delivering success with a high ROI
These City Thread partners have used the Accelerated Mobility Playbook to achieve bold, measurable outcomes in their communities.
Working closely with elected officials and local nonprofit partners, the city’s transportation department installed 115 miles of new, protected bike lanes, side paths, and intersection crossings for all ages and all abilities throughout Austin in only two years.
The Providence Streets Coalition, led by more than 100 organizations and businesses, propelled the city to accelerate the buildout of its “Great Streets Network” by 800%, completing more than 40 miles of projects in just two years.
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS
With 89% support from Bentonville voters, the “Bentonville Moves, Everyone Wins” media campaign is building awareness and strengthening support for rapid implementation of the city’s sidewalks, greenways, and protected bike-lane network.
Working closely with local nonprofit partners, the city’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure installed 50 miles of new bike-friendly connections throughout Pittsburgh in only two years.
Take the next step.
Our Playbook brings your community’s plans to life.
Apply for a technical assistance grant or hire City Thread as a consultant to bring progress to your community.