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Building a Sense of Place

In 1996 the Michigan Land Information Access Association assisted seven Michigan communities in articulating their local character. Using Community Information Systems (CIS) plans were created to sustain and enhance these respective community values.

Content type:
projects
Location:
MI
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
decision-making,
economic development,
implementation,
public participation & outreach,
values-based planning

Appreciative Inquiry for Housing

Using Appreciative Inquiry, the city and residents of Dubuque, Iowa formulated a $20 million plan address housing, community and economic development issues that plagued the town.

Content type:
projects
Location:
Dubuque, IA
Keyword(s):
community inventory,
decision-making,
economic development,
housing,
public participation & outreach

Heart & Soul of Sussex County

This initiative aims at painting a portrait of life in Sussex County, Delaware through community engagement events, essay competitions and surveys so that its citizens may make informed and enduring decisions about their community.

Content type:
projects
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
community inventory,
facilitation & dialogue,
public participation & outreach,
storytelling,
values-based planning

Dawson Creek Youth Engagement

In the summer of 2007, the City of Dawson Creek British Columbia started a movement to engage youth in planning for the future. Many young people shared ideas, concerns, and visions and created a Youth Guide to help more young people join the effort.

Content type:
projects
Keyword(s):
decision-making,
facilitation & dialogue,
government,
public participation & outreach,
visioning,
youth