IAP2 USA
Civic and Social OrganizationsColorado, United States2-10 Employees
IAP2 USA is a nonprofit, membership-based organization focused on public participation within the civic and social sphere. It emphasizes a decision-oriented, objective-driven, and values-based approach to designing participation programs, prioritizing upfront goals and project design as prerequisites for effective engagement. Serving more than 3,000 members across public agencies, academia, consulting firms, and nonprofits, the organization position itself as a leading provider of public participation concepts and tools in the United States, supported by regional chapters that facilitate local networking and collaboration. Based in Thornton, Colorado, IAP2 USA traces its origins to an affiliate established in 2010, with ties to IAP2 founded in 1990 in North America. The group aims to elevate the quality and integrity of public participation by maintaining a focus on how programs are designed and how outcomes are identified, rather than concentrating on individual techniques. It operates within the civic and social sector, seeking to strengthen engagement practices among professionals ranging from students to seasoned practitioners.