About City Thread
People know what’s best for their city.
You know what’s needed. City Thread knows how to get there. Together, we can create bold change.
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.
We’ve seen it happen and we know: projects can move faster…
Why did a grantmaker, a community engagement pro, and a recovering city planner break out on their own to change the way cities implement public projects? Why do we think that cities can move faster, partner better, engage honestly, and deliver more? Why do we see that sticking with the status quo ultimately serves no one?
City Thread was born from the understanding that cities can move quickly and authentically to address the challenges that face us. With a combined 50+ years of experience working with cities, philanthropy, advocacy, and local groups, City Thread centers community, equity, and partnerships in everything we do.
We came together because we had the same question: why does it take so long to make changes to city streets and spaces?
We’re tired of waiting. You should be, too.
We work with partners to build trust, increase capacity, and achieve broad support for projects that benefit people in the places they live, work, and play. We use replicable models that accelerate delivery of equitable services and amenities to residents.
We identify the right mix of partners, resources, strategy, and accountability to help cities think broadly about their projects and outcomes. Healthy, authentic partnerships motivate communities to establish and achieve bold goals.
We amplify and focus local community knowledge to achieve equitable outcomes. We partner with residents and neighborhood groups – the real experts in their community’s interests, needs, and priorities.
City Thread collaborates with diverse teams of elected officials, city staff, community leaders, funders, and residents to identify problems, develop a shared vision to accelerate mobility and place-based projects, and create solutions together.
We’re here to help.
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Facilitate conversations and strengthen bonds by reaching people where they are.
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Understand community interests, needs, and priorities to implement solutions and achieve equitable results.
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Mobilize diverse coalitions to work productively to deliver the projects that residents want and need.
OUR APPROACH IN ACTION
AMP GRANTEE TESTIMONIAL - Columbus
AMP GRANTEE TESTIMONIAL - Hood River
AMP GRANTEE TESTIMONIAL - Salt Lake City
AMP GRANTEE TESTIMONIAL - New Orleans
Beliefs that drive our work
Residents know their communities best and should have an active role in deciding what happens in them.
Big ideas need real community buy-in.
People have a right to comfortable, convenient, and safe access to the things they want to see and do in their neighborhoods.
Access to affordable housing and employment is a basic right, fueling equity and opportunity for people.
The streets, systems, homes, and shared spaces that keep a city running should work better for everyone who depends on them—and everyone does.
Outcomes that make it worthwhile
People enjoy the results of their efforts and witness bold, meaningful change.
When city leaders step up and deliver, people notice. This builds a steady cycle – stronger trust leads to more collaboration, more participation, and ultimately, bigger, better outcomes for everyone.
Preserving the best parts of government – good judgment, fairness, and accountability – while cutting the delays and red tape that keep communities from getting what they need.
Are you solving big problems in your community? Do you want to help your local government work better? Regardless of your starting point, we want to learn more about what is happening in the place you call home.
A smarter, faster way to solve community issues.
City Thread’s approach is a roadmap for neighborhood engagement, faster project implementation, and strategic communications.
