Strategic Planning to Advance Equity and Resilience in Community Development
As climate change intensifies, frontline communities face disproportionate risks—from extreme heat and flooding to housing instability and displacement. Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) works to ensure that residents shape and lead equitable, locally driven solutions that deliver tangible improvements in people’s lives.
To support CRC’s next phase of growth, Panorama Strategy partnered with the organization to co-design its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, focusing on strengthening infrastructure, advancing equity-centered climate strategies, and sustaining long-term community impact. Over five months, we worked with CRC’s board, staff, and community partners to align on priorities rooted in organizational values and community voice. Through a comprehensive ecosystem scan, stakeholder input, and in-person strategy sessions to assess opportunities, this engagement clarified strategic direction, and built consensus around a shared path forward. The result: an actionable roadmap to guide CRC’s growth while reinforcing its commitment to unity, resilience, and justice.
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