Community Design in Action Webinar Series
How communities are designed shapes how people experience everyday life—from getting kids to school to gathering downtown or accessing local services. Community Design in Action is a new monthly webinar series that helps Extension professionals, local leaders, and community partners apply a people-first, family-centered design lens to real community work.
Across multiple sessions, participants will build shared language, explore practical tools, and examine real-world examples grounded in rural and small-town contexts. The series focuses on helping communities make intentional choices that support families, residents, and long-term resilience.
Upcoming Webinar
Completed Webinars
Designing Communities Where Families Can Thrive
Families interact with nearly every community system, but their needs are often overlooked in design decisions. This first session of the Community Design in Action Series introduces a family-centered lens for community design and explores how family-friendly design supports both social and economic vitality.
Recorded 03/19/2026
Designing for the Everyday User: Residents and Visitors
When communities think about downtowns and tourism, the focus often lands on attracting visitors. But the places that truly thrive are the ones designed for the people who use them every day. This session explores how shifting to a resident-first approach can strengthen local economies, support families, and create more meaningful visitor experiences.
Recorded 04/21/2026