Mission
Our mission is to advocate for civic design visions and actionable change in communities to improve quality of life for all.Nashville and Beyond
For the past 20 years, our nonprofit has worked towards creating a more beautiful and functional Nashville for all. This began with a large-scale community engagement project that culminated in a comprehensive vision for the city. As Nashville grows into a global influence, we aim to work locally so that our community may set an example for design equity around the world.
“The Civic Design Center wants to make sure that the community is not forgotten. They work hand-in-hand with the community to make sure [they] play a vital part in what’s going to be there, its use, and how it is going to serve them.”
Why do we do it?
When design decisions do not serve the people, quality of life declines overall and identities that have been historically marginalized especially suffer. Residents, including youth, are the experts of their communities, and therefore they are key stakeholders to design decision making. We aim to engage community members so they may realize that they do have a voice in shaping the livability of their neighborhoods.
Beyond engaging and educating the community, we work across sectors to envision community-led change.
