EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENT. BETTER OUTCOMES. CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE PUBLIC DECISIONS THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES SINCE 1988. Our region is constantly changing. For the last three decades, we’ve been helping public agencies and communities plan and implement change, together. It’s not always easy—often, it’s really hard. That’s why we exist. Rosie is our mascot. Read to find out why. INNOVATION Public involvement is a dynamic, ever-changing discipline. We bring fresh, unique strategies to every project, adapting to new needs and evolving our approach. INCLUSION Our goal is to reach people who are impacted, interested and influential, as well as those who have been traditionally under-represented in public decisionmaking. We don’t expect them to come to us. We actively work to reach diverse stakeholders, speak their language and be deserving of their trust. OUTCOMES We’re for good public process. That means building relationships and having genuine conversations—listening and responding. Our work happens at local, regional and state-wide levels, resulting in better decisions and projects. WHO WE WORK WITH JLA WORKS WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES, PROJECT DELIVERY TEAMS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO MAKE PUBLIC PROJECTS BETTER. WE BRING OUR PERSONAL BACKGROUNDS TO OUR WORK. As the most comprehensive public involvement firm in Oregon, we know working with a variety of people and skillsets is key to our projects' success as well as our own. MEET THE TEAM → JLA Public Involvement 921 SW Washington Street, Suite 570 Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503) 235-5881 7720 NE Hwy 99 Suite D #186 Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone: (360) 993-0025 Sign up for our newsletter * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * View JLA’s Privacy Policy » Amended availability during Covid-19 pandemic: JLA is committed to meeting the needs of stakeholders, clients and staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. To support productivity while balancing the stressors of living through large-scale social changes, JLA’s working hours have changed. We are responsive via email and phone Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Accessing JLA: Our office is currently restricted only to staff, and many staff are working from home. When our offices re-open, we look forward to meeting with you at the Pittock Block in downtown Portland. There are many sustainable means of getting there, including bus routes and nearby light rail and streetcar lines. Bike parking is available in the building. The west and south building entrances are ADA accessible. Visit TriMet’s Trip Planner to find your route »