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Sustainable communities will take different forms from place to place but one thing that none of them will be able to do without is a broad and deep level of participation -FSC This manual is intended to help those who are seeking to involve others in sustainable community planning and development, move through the various stages of participatory sustainable community planning smoothly and effectively. Principles, tools, methods and guidelines included in the manual are drawn from a wide range of expertise areas and input from experienced practitioners.
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CONTENTS Executive Summary INTRODUCTION
About the manual Who is this for? Contents overview How to use this book
What do we mean by ‘Participation'? Core Principles Levels of Participation
Potential Stakeholders Some General Guidelines The Individual Stakeholder/Participant PREPARATION: Planning is Key
Ensure organizational commitment Identify who needs to be involved Choose the appropriate level of participation Choose the appropriate tools/techniques Time & Timing: Prepare a Schedule for implementation Resource the Process Evaluation Reporting & Feedback Mechanisms The ‘Final' Plan Implementation & Follow-up PARTICIPATION: Tools & Techniques
Visualization Some Special Considerations
The Internet
Consensus Building Consultants & Facilitators ‘Greening' Your Meetings/Events
Scenario Maps CONTINUATION
Taking Responsibility: Planning & Monitoring Learning Continually: Embracing Change Appendices
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