At Scutari & Co., we believe that the best projects come to life when the community takes the lead. Our Community Ownership Model puts the people who live, work, and thrive in their communities at the heart of every decision. From shaping the vision to helping bring it to life, the community is involved every step of the way.

What is the Community Ownership Model?

In simple terms, this model ensures that the voices of local residents, business owners, and community organizations are not only heard but actively shape the vision, direction, design, construction and operation/maintenance of the project. It’s about collaborating with you—the people who know the area best, are most impacted by the construction inconveniences and will live with the outcomes for generations. We work hand-in-hand with community members, respecting their insights, experiences, and ideas to build an end result that truly reflects the needs and desires of the businesses and residents throughout the community.

How Scutari & Co. Brings It to Life

We have a proven approach that brings together diverse voices and turns them into actionable plans. Here’s how we do it:

1. Listening to the Community
   We start by meeting people where they are—whether it's at local events, small group discussions, or through digital surveys. We want to hear directly from residents and businesses about their priorities, concerns, and hopes for the future.

2. Inclusive Decision-Making
   Once we gather feedback, we ensure it’s woven into every stage of the project. From planning, design, and construction to funding strategies - community input guides the technical decisions and path forward. Our team works with Community Ambassadors, public and private partners to create tools such as interactive dashboards to visualize how resident, business owner and community feedback shape the project in real time.

3. Collaborative Solutions
   Whether it’s improving transportation, creating cultural and recreational spaces, implementing green stormwater and sustainability infrastructure or jumpstarting mixed income transit oriented development, we work together with community leaders, businesses and residents to find win-win-win solutions. And, because we believe that communities should have a stake in their own success, we make sure the benefits—jobs, economic and human resources, infrastructure and community spaces—are locally created, constructed and maintained.

A Proven Approach

Scutari & Co. has a long track record of making the impossible possible. From Tempe Town Lake to South Central Phoenix, we’ve partnered with communities to bring their visions to life.  We’re excited to help you build on your legacy and continue creating vibrant, inclusive spaces that reflect the unique culture and history of your community.