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Glassport, PA, Unveils New Gateway Signage, A Symbol of Community Revitalization
Glassport Borough’s journey through the Allegheny Together program shows how strategic action planning, placemaking, and community input can drive meaningful community revitalization. With support from Fourth Economy and evolveEA, this southwestern PA town is turning vision into impact—reenergizing its business district through art, engagement, and economic development.
Maura Kay and Maya Haptas
Jul 292 min read


Know your Audience: Dynamic and Inclusive Involvement through Effective Community Engagement
On March 14, 2023, Fourth Economy and Connect the Dots presented the “Connecting Public Voices to Decision-Making” webinar and workshop,...
Abby Brady and Nicole Muise-Kielkucki
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Three Considerations for Developing Your Outreach and Engagement Strategy
Equitable community engagement is an essential component of building and maintaining strong communities. It involves creating...
Sally J. Guzik
Mar 2, 20232 min read


2020: A Year in Review
As we head towards the close of a year that we never want to relive again!?!@#$% I wanted to share with you some of the impactful work that
Rich Overmoyer
Dec 16, 20205 min read


Questions We Ask Ourselves: Jamming with 4E
We are always seeking to achieve better, more creative results, and we know that it sometimes takes trying something totally new.
Fourth Economy
Feb 20, 20202 min read
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