When you think of a playground, what comes to mind? Do you think of corporate philanthropy or corporate social responsibility? Do you think of community engagement with intentionality? Do you think of universal design with accessibility at its core? The Liberty Playground is located in Plano, Texas with an aim toward catering to children of all abilities. It is a playground that is the fruit of a public-private partnership between the City of Plano, Texas and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
In this episode, I sit down with one of the leaders responsible for the success of this playground coming to fruition, Melissa MacDonnell, the President of the Liberty Mutual Foundation. We discuss the evolution of corporate philanthropy and corporate social responsibility over time, how projects get assessed for impact, lessons learned and what drives her.
For context, please see the links below to the following information that highlights the playground grand opening.
Liberty Playground Grand Opening in September 2019
Liberty Mutual Insurance Announcement
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