implementation

Sustainable Community Development Code Framework

RMLUI’s code framework provides background information, examples of codes, concrete advice and steps to take in establishing or revising development codes in areas such as energy, transportation and livability.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Policy/Code
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
conservation and natural resources,
environmental sustainability,
implementation,
transportation,
values-based planning

Charture Institute

An organization dedicated to understanding and informing communities about the economic, social, and environmental forces that transform them, the Institute works to foster sustainability in Places of Ecological and Aesthetic Significance (PEAS).

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
community inventory,
data analysis & collection,
decision-making,
implementation,
indicators & monitoring,
public participation & outreach,
values-based planning

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):
community character & design,
economic development,
historic preservation,
implementation,
values-based planning

Active Voice

Active Voice is a group of strategists dedicated to inspiring people to make change. The organization consults communities or other organizations to develop strategies for sharing complex issues about community and society.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Private firm
Keyword(s):
decision-making,
facilitation & dialogue,
implementation,
indicators & monitoring,
project design & management,
public participation & outreach,
storytelling

Character Impact Assessment

Pioneered in Snoqualmie, WA, the Character Impact Assessment process is used to assess the potential impact of development proposals on community character. The process is based on an adaptation of the Environmental Impact Statement process.

Content type:
tools
Tool Type:
Comprehensive Process
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
decision-making,
implementation,
project design & management,
values-based planning

PlaceMatters

Placematters strives “to support the creation and maintenance of sustainable and vibrant communities and regions through the application of innovative decision making tools and methods.”

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
community inventory,
data analysis & collection,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
facilitation & dialogue,
government,
implementation,
project design & management,
public participation & outreach,
scenario planning,
values-based planning,
visualization

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

METROFUTURE: Making a Greater Boston Region

MetroFuture is a bold and achievable plan to make a "Greater Boston Region" - to better the lives of the people who live and work in Metropolitan Boston between now and 2030.

Content type:
projects
Location:
Boston, MA
Keyword(s):
decision-making,
facilitation & dialogue,
implementation,
public participation & outreach,
scenario planning,
visioning

Washoe County Area Plans

The Washoe County Comprehensive Plan includes twelve individual plans with the goal of articulating and enhancing the unique character of their respective communities. Some have even incorporated character directly into planning maps and ordinances.

Content type:
projects
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
conservation and natural resources,
decision-making,
implementation,
values-based planning

Sustaining Jackson Hole

Sustaining Jackson Hole is a comprehensive, citizen-driven indicators program. Citizens set out to measure and track a wide variety of programs and issues in the community, and to create indicators for all aspects of the community.

Content type:
projects
Location:
Jackson Hole, WY
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
community inventory,
data analysis & collection,
implementation,
indicators & monitoring,
public participation & outreach,
values-based planning