
CMSC Webinar: Reimagining Communal Spaces to be More Community-Friendly
Communal spaces play a vital role in every municipality. They bring residents together, provide recreation, boost the economy, and even fuel healthier lifestyles.
This has never been more apparent than in the past two years as communal spaces provided a lifeline, offering services, respite, and community building through an incredibly difficult time.
Join Celeste Frye, co-founder & CEO of Public Works Partners, LLC, for insights on maximizing the impact of communal spaces to meet the needs of the entire community. Learn strategies your municipality can employ to reimagine existing spaces — from embracing your role and thinking inclusively to the importance of recalibrating indoor (as well as outdoor) areas.
Got questions? Be sure to enter them below when you register and Celeste will answer them during the presentation!
Meet the Speaker
Celeste Frye, Co-Founder and CEO, Public Works Partners
An AICP-certified planner, Celeste Frye co-founded Public Works Partners more than a decade ago out of a passion to help mission-driven organizations increase their positive impact on local communities. She is a known expert in designing and implementing multi-stakeholder initiatives, building strong connections across the nonprofit, government and private sectors. Celeste is a member of the Regional Plan Association’s Connecticut Committee and the Coro New York Leadership Center’s Alumni Advisory Board. She was recognized with City & State’s 2021 Community Engagement Power 50 and Crain’s New York’s 2021 Notable Women Business Owners. Celeste received a M.S. in Regional Planning from Cornell University and a B.A. in International Studies & French from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
This event is free, but registration is required
This event is approved for 1 credit for certified planners. APA planners can log them using this link.
With thanks to our AICP Certification Maintenance Provider FHI Studio.

Michelle Gorra
Thank you for offering this webinar.
Christine Schilke
Thanks, Michelle! We’re looking forward to it 🙂
David V. Sousa
Am I registered for this event? I used the hyperlinks but they did not go to the typical CMSC interface. Plus I never received confirmation.
-Dave
Judith Stahl
I’m sorry it was confusing Dave — I’ll send you an email with the Zoom link — we’d love to see you!