The City of Clarkston has been nationally recognized by the American Planning Association (APA) with the National Planning Award for Advancing Diversity and Social Change for its work on the Clarkston Greenway Feasibility Study.
The project was honored for its multilingual outreach, community-rooted engagement, and commitment to ensuring all residents—especially refugees and immigrants—had a voice in shaping future walking and biking connections across the city.
Quotes from City leadership highlight the significance of this recognition and Clarkston’s ongoing dedication to inclusive, equity-driven planning.