Public Engagement Consulting for Community-Centered Planning
Sage Step Consulting provides public engagement consulting services for nonprofits, local governments, planning firms, and coalitions across Washington State. Whether you’re updating a comprehensive plan, launching a regional transit initiative, or gathering community input on housing and climate, we help you reach the right people in the right way—early, often, and equitably.
We specialize in community engagement planning that is inclusive, accessible, and tailored to reflect the voices of the people most impacted. Our team has led public engagement across sectors, including:
Examples of Public Engagement Projects:
- Transit: Led public engagement strategy for the Chelan-Douglas Pathways Master Plan, helping shape the future of regional mobility in Central Washington.
- Climate Resiliency: Facilitated outreach for the City of Airway Heights Climate Resiliency Plan, a key component of the city’s comprehensive planning process.
- Homelessness: Designed a public poll to inform the Homeless Housing Strategic Plan in Chelan and Douglas Counties.
- Visioning: Directed bilingual outreach for a Community Visioning Project serving rural residents across multiple towns and unincorporated areas in rural Washington.
Whether you need a single community listening session or a full-scale engagement strategy that integrates across departments and planning efforts, Sage Step Consulting brings the tools, experience, and relationships to help you build public trust—and make better, community-centered decisions.
