Speaking
Because we can walk the talk.
When communities gather to shape the future, City Thread challenges audiences to work across differences and accelerate projects that strengthen connections and improve how people live, move, and access opportunity.
Insight that turns vision into action.
Too often, community projects stretch across decades, with the false choice between speed and meaningful stakeholder involvement. City Thread helps communities achieve both—delivering mobility networks, public spaces, affordable housing, and land-use initiatives up to five times faster than traditional approaches.
We know how to move complex, meaningful projects forward—and we’re ready to share the proven strategies that help communities achieve results sooner.
How it works
Each presentation lasts 45-75 minutes.
Request one City Thread representative or a combination of speakers from our team.
AV/tech requirements are provided in advance. Virtual sessions available with prior notice and approval.
Recording or livestreams available with prior notice and approval.
Request Sara Studdard, City Thread partner, for topics on:
Audience Research: Understanding what it is, why it’s worth investing in, and where to start.
Integrated Marketing: Crafting inclusive messaging and communication campaigns that elevate awareness and unite people around a shared goal.
Request Zoe Kircos, City Thread partner, for topics on:
Coalition Building: Helping communities organize diverse coalitions to advance shared priorities, connect stakeholders, and sustain momentum.
Facilitation and Mediation:Applying conflict management skills to building new partnerships that strengthen community-focused projects.
Request Kye Wagenschultz, City Thread partner, for topics on:
Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP): Navigating our roadmap to achieve bold mobility goals in your city in 24 to 36 months.
AMP Technical Assistance Grant: Helping cities build safer, more equitable, and connected communities—faster.
City Assessments: Analyzing capacity, mapping opportunities, and finding alignment for seamless project delivery.
Request Morgan Lommele, City Thread vice president of projects, for topics on:
Strategic Planning: Guiding stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects, foster equitable engagement, and achieve community priorities
Facilitation and Mediation: Helping people navigate differing perspectives to solve public policy challenges
Request Grace Yung Foster, City Thread vice president of development, for topics on:
Fund Development:
Connecting shared vision to critical resources to support equitable, community-centered initiatives.
