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Cyburbia

Cyburbia, the Internet's oldest portal site for urban planners and others interested in cities and the built environment, contains a selective directory of Internet resources relevant to planning and urbanism.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
User Forum,
Database,
Website
Keyword(s):
architecture,
city planning,
portal,
resources,
urban planning

NCDD Resource Center

The National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD) began in 2003 to create and organize a database of resources and tools of various practitioners in the field of dialogue and deliberation. Over 2,000 resources are summarized with web links.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Database
Keyword(s):
collaboration,
database,
dialogue,
diversity,
resources,
social issues

Big Box Tool Kit

A guide to preventing big-box development and invigorating local businesses and a strong local economy, the Big Box Tool Kit provides concrete advice, information, and a place for groups fighting big-box development to connect.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Website
Keyword(s):
activism,
development,
grassroots,
local economy,
public policy

ResourceZine

This online resource for educators and planners is a includes searchable database with hundreds of ideas for involving young people in planning or teaching them about community planning, environmental protection, and other planning-related topics.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Database,
Publication,
Website
Keyword(s):
community resources,
engagement tool,
online engagement,
online forum,
youth,
youth engagement

Heart & Soul Handbook: Selecting a Project Coordinator

A chapter and Quick Guide, Selecting a Project Coordinator from the Heart & Soul Community Planning Handbook describes the varied roles a Project Coordinator must fill and helps communities find the right person for the job.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Publication,
Website
Keyword(s):
community character,
comprehensive planning,
engagement,
leadership,
outreach,
project coordinator,
storytelling

Green Government Database

This searchable database, created by the National Association of Counties, compiles green tools, practices, strategies, and projects from all over America, allowing counties to continually add to the growing directory of environmental resources.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Database
Keyword(s):
conservation/natural resources,
environmental sustainability,
government,
implimentation

Interactions Magazine

In a world where computing resources and technology entrench the quality of daily life, this publication explores the ways that human interactions are affected, documenting news, stories, and experiences.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Publication
Keyword(s):
business,
culture,
design,
innovation,
new-age,
social issues,
technology

Participedia

Participedia is an online resource based on a wiki platform that encourages users to contribute articles that explain, discuss and assess issues on governance, public participation, and any kind of process or organization with democratic potential.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Database,
Network/Forum,
Website
Keyword(s):
database,
democracy,
democratic governance,
online tool,
participation,
research

Heart & Soul Handbook: Outreach and Communications

One of the most important aspects of Heart & Soul Community Planning, this chapter on Outreach and Communications explains how to reach out to the entire community to foster effective relationships and discussions.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Publication,
Website
Keyword(s):
communications,
community character,
comprehensive planning,
engagement,
outreach,
storytelling

Urban Research Program Toolbox

This “Citizen Science Toolbox”, created by Griffith University, is a database of tools and strategies to engage stakeholders in land-based decision making.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Database
Keyword(s):
conservation/natural resources,
engagement,
land use planning,
outreach,
public participation