What We Do | Community

STRATEGIES THAT CREATE
LASTING IMPACT

We partner with our design strategy clients as we share our bold ambitions for the future—a future where Native communities prosper with their values on full display. We are passionate about working collaboratively with Native leaders and organizations. We combine their expertise on their community and culture with our unique value proposition–extensive expertise in multifaceted development projects, established project management skills, effective systems, thoughtful processes, and a deep understanding of their culture.

We know that design alone cannot solve the systemic issues faced by Indigenous communities; however, we believe that creative and forward-thinking design strategies can begin to inspire ripples that improve and empower our communities over time. Informed by our knowledge of environmental design and community and economic development, we offer an innovative approach to community projects that centers impact. Our approach to design strategy is so much more than drawings or selections–it’s a tailored roadmap to effectively executing your goals, addressing challenges, navigating systems, and providing solutions. 

OUR

PHILOSOPHy

Developing strategies that spark long-term impact is a top priority of every project. Each one is rooted in details that authentically reflect your culture and community. To create that foundation, we spend time dedicated to learning and forming an authentic understanding of your community’s history, people, and physical environment. We work alongside you to distill your vision and define your goals for lasting change. We then translate this to a values-driven strategy and holistic plan that honors your community’s story and leaves space for your evolution.

While our Design Strategy services are highly customized to the client and the project, the service is built on four pillars:

Design strategy
Services

Our design strategy consulting services are rooted in Indigenous values and earned expertise. Our first-of-its-kind approach is a culmination of our own experience, including our work in environmental design, community and economic development, and extensive collaboration with Native leadership teams.

ELEVATING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES

Native Roots goes beyond traditional design services to focus on the root cause of challenges faced by Native communities. Interwoven into every community project is our unrelenting advocacy for a just world. Through our custom consulting packages, we act as a strategic partner for tribal governments, organizations, communities, and businesses who want to make an investment in their community that will last for generations.

Services may include:

Visioning

Programming

Narrative Development

Project Planning

Master Planning

Strategic Planning

Project Management