decision-making

Peg Community Indicator System

Peg is a community indicator system for Winnipeg, tracking indicators that reflect and measure the city’s well being. An ongoing, community-driven process, Peg works to build knowledge that informs community decisions and policy.

Content type:
tools
Tool Type:
Comprehensive Process
Keyword(s):
data analysis & collection,
decision-making,
indicators & monitoring,
public participation & outreach,
values-based planning

You Get What You Measure

Yellow Wood Association’s You Get What You Measure Program applies a values-based process to real-world planning. Developed by a small business consulting firm, the program typically works with rural communities.

Content type:
tools
Tool Type:
Comprehensive Process
Keyword(s):
decision-making,
indicators & monitoring,
values-based planning

21st Century Town Meetings

Developed by America Speaks, 21st Century Town Meetings connect citizens to official decision-makers and provide a facilitated process for people of different backgrounds to get involved in the public decision making process.

Content type:
tools
Tool Type:
Comprehensive Process
Keyword(s):
decision-making,
facilitation & dialogue,
government,
public participation & outreach

Green Government Database

This searchable database, created by the National Association of Counties, compiles green tools, practices, strategies, and projects for improving sustainability in communities and counties.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Database
Keyword(s):
conservation and natural resources,
data analysis & collection,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
government,
implementation

Forterra

Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy) creates prosperous, vibrant communities and conserves natural and working landscapes in Washington’s central Cascades and Olympic regions.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
community inventory,
conservation and natural resources,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
government,
public participation & outreach,
values-based planning,
visioning

Vermont Natural Resources Council

Working with local and national organizations as well as individuals, the Vermont Natural Resource Council works to protect and restore the natural lands and habitats throughout the state.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
conservation and natural resources,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
public participation & outreach,
scenario planning,
values-based planning,
visioning

H&S Implementation Guide: Encouraging Inclusive, Local Government

To help communities build a strong, cooperative relationship with their local government, this Heart & Soul Community Planning Implementation Guide describes how to increase inter-sector collaboration and foster open government.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Publication,
Website
Keyword(s):
decision-making,
facilitation & dialogue,
government,
implementation,
public participation & outreach,
values-based planning

Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP)

The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) develops art and design initiatives to enhance public engagement in neighborhoods and communities, creating visual education resources to aid locals in understanding the landscapes of their homes.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
arts ,
community character & design,
decision-making,
facilitation & dialogue,
government,
values-based planning,
visualization,
youth

Participatory Budgeting Project

Working with local governments and budgeting organizations, The Participatory Budgeting Project provides tools for municipalities to engage more community members in the public spending and revenue process.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
decision-making,
diversity,
economic development,
facilitation & dialogue,
government,
implementation,
public participation & outreach

Heart & Soul Handbook: Forming Your Community Advisory Team

With examples and tips for forming an effective community advisory team, this chapter provides a community with the tools to assemble a team to guide their Heart & Soul Community Planning project to successful completion.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Publication,
Website
Keyword(s):
decision-making,
project design & management,
public participation & outreach,
values-based planning