Informational webinar: Community Connectors 2

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Informational webinar: Community Connectors 2

By Rachel Ellis, December 16, 2025

Divisive roadways have left lasting scars in communities across the country—separating neighborhoods, limiting access, and deepening inequities. Our Community Connectors program helps small and mid-sized communities take meaningful first steps to heal those divisions.

In this informational webinar, learn more about the program, its goals, and how your community can apply.

We cover:

Why we focus on divisive roadways and how our approach differs from large-scale highway teardowns
The role and value of demonstration projects in building long-term change
A case study from Harrisonburg, VA on using the Complete Streets Leadership Academy to build momentum
Program eligibility, application requirements, and selection criteria

Hear directly from our team and explore whether this program is a good fit for your community.

Additional links:
Dangerous by Design
Quick-build safety demonstration projects
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