To create a collaborative space activated by the community and designed to reflect the diversity of San José.
Using media and technology, provide equitable access to community members whose voices have historically been silenced, experiences invalidated, and access to resources blocked.
This is creative and civic engagement rooted in equity and designed to build community from the foundation up.
REIMAGINE COMMUNITY
Open San José is a partnership and community engagement model based on equity and justice that not only increases access for underrepresented members of our community, but also puts their voices, stories, and experiences at the forefront of the work we do.
EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIPS
Open San José is designed with governance, shared values, and infrastructure in concert with partner organizations.
CREATE A SAFE SPACE
Through intentional value setting, we have created an environment for change makers where people feel safe being authentically themselves without judgment and with encouragement and support.
SUSTAINABLE AND REPLICABLE
We envision Open San José as a model that can be replicated in other communities. We want to share what we learn.
