Future Trace Strategies specializes in working with communities from the ground up, building from their assets and moving forward at a natural pace.We approach projects as partnerships – seeking to identify community goals and implement practical strategies that will lead to an appropriate, community-led path. We offer a range of services, integrating disciplines to meet the specific needs of unique places.

Community Outreach

• Community Organizing
• Social Media & Web Presence
• Blogs
• Presentations

Group Facilitation

• Focus Groups
• Charrettes
• Community Meetings
• Special Events
• Large Meetings and Conference Management

Strategy Development

• Best Practices Research
• Asset Mapping
• Strategic Planning Assistance

Technical Assistance

• Nonprofits – development, program planning, strategic plans
  
• Community Food Systems Planning – community gardens, urban agriculture, innovative programs to enhance local food system
• Sustainable Urban Agriculture – working with city governments, codes, plans, strategies
• Planning for the Arts – public art plans, community art programming, business assistance for artists
• Community-based / Local economic development strategies

 Research

• Web Research
• Market Research
• Personal Interviews

Data Collection and Analysis

• Census data collection
• Survey implementation
• Statistical analysis
• Interviews and group feedback facilitation

Writing

• White papers
• Grant writing
• Technical writing
• Publications
• Press releases
• Memos and other announcements
• Web content