About Us
JSA specializes in designing and implementing large and small group multi-stakeholder agenda setting and decision-making processes. Our niche focuses on using alternative dispute and conflict resolution techniques (fact-finding, facilitation, mediation, negotiation, consensus building, etc.) in public policy, civic engagement and organizational development processes related to achieving sustainable community development, environmental justice and smart growth.
In the Washington metropolitan region and throughout the United States, JSA has successfully helped implement numerous community visioning, waterfront, community redevelopment and transportation projects.
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Our impartial professionals design and implement:
- Community Development Mediation
- Civic Engagement
- Public Policy Development Consensus Building
- Strategic Organizational Consultation
OUR VISION
We envision the creation of technologically smart, culturally competent, environmentally secure, economically just, moral, humane “beloved communities” across the world.
OUR MISSION
In support of that vision, our mission is to help community and neighborhood residents, government agencies and developers reach just and sustainable agreements about land uses.
JSA’s unique niche focuses on using alternative dispute resolution techniques in public policy, civic engagement and organizational development processes related to achieving sustainable community development, environmental justice and smart growth.
Latest News
Community leaders to discuss the future of Georgia Avenue NW
JSA's work with community leaders to discuss the future of Georgia Avenue NW in the DC area was recently highlighted in an article in DC Curbed Newsletter. Residents, civic organizations, and small businesses along [...]
Mencer Don Edwards and JSA recognized for 20 years of service
Mencer Don Edwards, CEO of Justice & Sustainability Associates (JSA) was recently recognized by Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser for 20 years of service to the city of Washington DC.
How should D.C. manage development opposition?
Justice & Sustainability Associates' CEO, Don Edwards, had the pleasure of speaking at Urban Land Institute's annual fall meeting on Friday, September 20, 2019. The conversation focused on one of JSA's most pivotal areas: [...]
