DIXON is proud to share that Julie Dixon, was recently featured on the Parking Live podcast with hosts Matt Darst and Jade Neville for an in-depth conversation about one of the most critical elements of any successful parking or curbside management program: authentic stake holder engagement. In the episode, Julie emphasizes what our team has always believed, engagement is not a box to check, nor a formality to complete. It is the foundation of trust, transparency, and long-term program success.

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Engagement as a Core Strategy, Not an Accessory

 As the conversation explores, stakeholder engagement can be the difference between:

• A program forced on a community, and
• A program built with a community.

Julie shares insights from decades of working with cities across the country, highlighting the need to bring residents, businesses, operators, and policymakers into the process early, especially when the feedback is challenging. Listening with intention, adjusting based on real experiences, and being transparent about goals and tradeoffs are all essential to reducing project risk and strengthening public trust.

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Lessons From the Field

 The discussion touches on themes that resonate across all DIXON projects:

• Communities want to be heard, not managed.
• Conflict often reveals valuable insights.
• Successful parking programs grow from collaboration, not assumptions.
• Trust is earned through presence, clarity, and accountability.

Julie also underscores that meaningful engagement leads to more durable outcomes, programs that are understood, supported, and sustained because they reflect the voices of the people they serve.

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A Conversation Worth Sharing

We’re grateful to Matt and Jade for bringing such an essential topic to the forefront, and for creating a space where industry leaders can talk candidly about the realities of the work we do.

If you’re planning, implementing, or modernizing a parking or mobility program, this episode offers valuable guidance and a real-world perspective on why strong engagement isn’t optional, it’s strategic.

Listen to the full episode here:

https://lnkd.in/gUbPMN5B

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