Every major decision — a new facility, an expansion, a renovation, a new program — eventually comes down to the same question: how do you get the support to make it happen? In this session, city officials and facility leaders explore what it really takes to build a compelling case for investment, navigate competing priorities and political realities, and bring stakeholders along for the long haul. Through real-world examples, attendees will see how successful projects earned buy-in — and walk away with practical strategies for building the relationships, data, and narratives that move ideas from “someday” to “approved.”