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Among the tools of successful management are an annual strategic plan; the American Spaces standards; evaluating the impact of the American Space on visitors; using data to make future decisions about programming and use of space; creative and motivational staff management; and understanding the elements of building strong community partnerships.
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American Spaces Handbook
In January 2017, the American Spaces Handbook became a “living” digitized document that is in the process of being revised. As it is developing, it will provide practical information to help American Spaces leaders and staff — including American Corner coordinators and staff and Binational Center staff — successfully manage American Spaces. In June of 2024, the handbook was revised and is now downloadable from the above link.
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Design your Space
Recommendations for space design, furniture and finish selections, graphics and more to support a variety of programmatic goals and facilitate visitor engagement.
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American Spaces Standards
Guidelines for the services and programs an American Space should offer, the resources that should be available, and how the American Space should look and feel to a visitor.
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Vision of a Modern American Space
A modern American Space is a physical venue for public engagement with foreign target audiences in support of United States foreign policy objectives.
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Branding Resources for American Spaces
The Office of American Spaces maintains a Branding Guide and branding materials to assist official American Spaces in marketing their affiliation with the U.S. government.