Throughout California, cities are seeking new and better ways to engage their residents and add community voices to important public discussions and the decision-making processes of local elected representatives. However, the residents who do get involved often do not represent the broader community.Read more »
Al Savay, community development director for the City of San Carlos, discusses nontraditional approaches to engaging stakeholders in local decision-making.Read more »
There is a growing trend in cities across California to design deliberative and inclusive public engagement processes that allow a broad cross section of residents to weigh in on specific and general plans for development or redevelopment. Here are key lessons learned from local leaders who are implementing successful participatory planning processes in their communities. Read more »
Drawing on case studies of successful projects, the Panel has explored ways to educate, involve, and mobilize citizens in a variety of events and initiatives.
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