We've adopted design tools from the private sector. How might we adapt them to public sector justice values? What might designers learn from local government 'experts' of the past? Might designers risk falling into the same hubris of 'expert' urban planners and data-driven 'stat' programs? Experts whose trust in methods and mindsets ravaged people, especially communities of color? We'll take a quick history tour to prepare for an emergent future. We'll explore how we've gone from a government 'for customers' to one 'with users.' Then we ask together 'How might we build a government/democracy BY PEOPLE?' Recognizing government is people, too. Together, we'll lift up bright spots. Can the government be a platform for local leaders to solve problems together? "

During this workshop, we'll ask the questions using a series of Liberating Structures (Impromptu Connecting, 1,2,4,ALL, Improv Prototyping, 15% Solutions) to include and unleash all participants in creating this future together.