ABOUT MOTLEY LOCAL

Towns, cities, and organizations hire us to build place attachment through brand design, public art, downtown business recruitment, grant writing, equity and municipal economy consulting, and much more. We are a creative placebuilding and community development agency that envisions equitable communities that amplify the voices of those on the margins. When we uplift our most marginalized community members, we uplift everyone.

 

MISSION:

Motley Local works with cities and organizations in the cultural, economic, and brand development of their places and communities through a lens of equity.

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VISION:

Through our services, Motley Local envisions cities and organizations to be more accessible and equitable through: intentional public art and visible culture; access to food and fresh produce; inclusive input and investment; accountable leadership; representation of diverse businesses with stakeholders from marginalized communities; and greater capacity for equitable development and policymaking.

VALUES:

PROCESS

“How we do the work is the work.” - Greensboro Community Leader April Parker

In every process, the steps taken to achieve a goal inform and affect the result. We take pride in integrating community input, strategic research, and creativity into every step of our process. We strive for measured results, visible impact, and vibrant communities. We value your community's potential and prioritize the specific process it requires to reach the desired outcome.

PRODUCT

We assess where you can grow and assist you in how to make it a reality by preparing you with the skills, plans, tools, and analysis to reach your full potential and highest goals. Our partnership will have your audiences, clients, and customers see and experience the best version of your brand and services.

 

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Our team resides on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Cheraw (Sara), Sissipahaw (Saxapahaw), Eno, Shakori, Sappony (Saponi) And Occaneechi Band in the cities commonly known as Greensboro, NC + Graham, NC.

Our team also recognizes that we occupy and have partnerships throughout North Carolina on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Bear River/Bay River, Cape Fear, Catawba, Chowanoke, Coree/Coranine, Creek, Croatan, Hatteras, Keyauwee, Machapunga, Moratoc, Natchez, Neusiok, Pamlico, Wateree, Weapemeoc, Woccon, Yadkin, and Yeopim.