When is the right time to start public engagement on your project? Early, early, early!
Don’t be afraid to consult with the public early, as early engagement enriches the project experience for all parties (no, really!).
Warren County, 1982—rural, low income, and predominantly black. North Carolina announced their intention to move illegally contaminated soil from state roadsides to a newly constructed hazardous waste landfill in the small town of Afton. The decision sparked six weeks of marches and street protests during which more than 500 people were arrested, including civil rights leader Benjamin F. …
