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Take Action

in Your Community

Do you know of a cemetery in your local community that is abandoned or underutilized? Would you like to transform it into a multifunctional space for your whole community? See below for 6 easy steps that can help make that dream a reality!

Assessment and Research

01:

Research the historic and cultural significance or the cemetery. Find out the current layout and uses of the site. 

Create a Vision

02:

Brainstorm creative ideas for the site. Explore the 5 dimensions and strategies and use them for inspiration. 

Ethical Considerations

03:

Consider what uses would be appropriate for the cemetery. What functions can it hold while still respecting its history and the people interred there. 

Create a Design

04:

Create a plan or design that shows off your vision and all your hard work!

05:

Community Engagement and Funding

Reach out to local community groups to get their insight on the area. Start thinking about you would need funding and how you might get it. 

Create an Implementation Plan

06:

Create a plan for how you will achieve your goals and gather volunteers to get it done!

Are you ready to reawaken your local cemetery?

Check out the in-person exhibit for this project at DAAPWORKS!

Do you have an idea for a different strategy?
Let us know!

Fill out the form to the right and let us know what additional functions you think a cemetery can hold!

Thanks for submitting!

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