What is Place-Based Strategy?

Place-based strategy is the art of turning geography, history, and community context into your most powerful tool for building authentic connection and lasting impact.

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Why Place Matters

Every decision—from where a store opens to where a clinic closes—happens in a place with history, culture, and community ties. These patterns aren’t random. They’re shaped by policy, power, and lived experience. Recognizing this helps you see the forces that shape how people connect with your work.

What Place-Based Strategy Does

Place-based strategy roots your marketing and outreach in the realities of the communities you serve. It’s not just about demographics or zip codes—it’s about understanding how geography, access, and identity intersect. This approach helps you design solutions that resonate, build trust, and strengthen relationships.

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The Impact You Create

When you align your strategy with place, your work becomes more authentic and effective. You move from generic marketing to meaningful engagement, from one-off campaigns to long-term connections. The result: deeper trust, greater reach, and measurable impact for both you and the people you serve.

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