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Strong community communication is essential before the passage of a school bond program. Typical outreach efforts (such as public presentations, social media updates, and printed mailers) are important for sharing information, but they often overlook opportunities to build lasting trust and meaningful relationships within the community.  Expanding communication beyond the campaign phase and throughout the…

Dr. Susan Kincannon Joins O’Connell Robertson as Educational Facilities Strategist & Engagement Leader O’Connell Robertson is proud to share that Dr. Susan Kincannon has officially joined our team as Educational Facilities Strategist & Engagement Leader. With over 30 years of experience as an educator and administrator in Texas public schools, and having served as Superintendent…

For hundreds, if not thousands, of years, buildings have brought communities together. Whether schools, churches, offices, entertainment venues, or other types of facilities, community gathering places are not a new concept. However, more and more, building design and functionality are being intentionally crafted to integrate with and support the communities they serve. Planning for the…

Bringing more than 10 years of experience in marketing and communications in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, Jessica provides strategic messaging and graphic design support for bond communication campaigns. Jessica’s knowledge of social media and virtual presentation platforms supports community engagement and public relations for bond programs and client events. Here are a few…

Six Steps to Designing Your Dream Library By: Jayna Duke, Associate Principal at O’Connell Robertson Libraries have radically changed over the last couple decades. Although these spaces look and sound very different from the library of a 1980s film, their purpose remains unchanged. Libraries are spaces to gather and share knowledge and resources. The way…