Martin asks, how can we move beyond conventional applications of asset mapping to better plan communities for the future? Together we explore how life-centered design can create spaces for communities to collaborate and thrive.

How can communities collaborate with organizations and governments to create real impact? In the first episode of this series, you heard about asset mapping.

This approach was originally developed as part of asset-based community development to uncover community strengths and enable participation.

But over time, that original intent has often been diluted through various interpretations and evolving practices.

Today, you'll hear how we can move beyond the limitations of conventional asset mapping.

How can we use design tools and mindsets that help us see more, connect more, and plan more effectively for the future? How can these approaches help us expand our perspective, understand systems more deeply, and work in ways that are more holistic and future-focused? I'll also walk you through practical steps so you can apply them in your own work.

And you can find a list of these steps on the show notes for this episode, as well as the transcript.