Community Education
We provide accessible educational resources and tools on how to neighborhoods who need them.
Education is the most is key to leveling the playing field.
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Workshops
We help residents, coalitions, neighborhood associations and organizations dive deep into a topic related to civic processes. We break down jargon, help provide step-by-step education on an area and make civic processes more accessible.
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Community Centered Educational Events
How the city works is intimidating. We help make it more accessible by bringing the information to our communities in a fun and friendly way. We host events that are a safe place for residents to confidently engage in important information on how their cities are changing and how they can get involved.
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People Powered Planning Academy (“PPPA”) for Racial Justice
Our PPPA is a six-week course in urban planning basics designed to prepare community leaders to confidently engage in civic processes and advocate for equitable development. The curriculum is tailored to meet the specific needs of each community.
RAYO’s Portfolio
Coalición de West Oak Cliff/
West Oak Cliff Coalition (
Dallas, TX)
RAYO is assisting the coalition with educational workshops as they work towards their mission. “The West Oak Cliff Coalition is a community-led effort to maintain neighborhood self-determination in the face of development, gentrification, and displacement”.
Automotive Association of Oak Cliff (Dallas, TX)
RAYO assisted the AAOC in group formation and development, education on zoning and land use, and how to become and remain civically involved in their community.
People Powered Planning Academy (Dallas, TX)
RAYO designed the People Powered Planning Academy (PPPA) for racial justice to build learners' foundational knowledge of urban planning, and how to facilitate racial justice through urban planning in their own neighborhood.