More insights and inspirations from a veteran of leading more than 25 planning efforts
Will,
So many great stories you share here!
Especially the one about the man who loved the lookout point
over Puget Sound where he and his Dad would go...
that one brought tears.
It shows what listening can do...
That's one of my favorite stories, too! I also think that's one of the primary reasons there should be thoughtful citizen engagement. Sometimes the public will share things with planners they never would have discovered otherwise.
Exactly!
The planners need to invite and be receptive to the engagement.
It was this planner's respectful welcoming
of this citizen's engagement
that led to their co-creation of the park.
Will,
So many great stories you share here!
Especially the one about the man who loved the lookout point
over Puget Sound where he and his Dad would go...
that one brought tears.
It shows what listening can do...
That's one of my favorite stories, too! I also think that's one of the primary reasons there should be thoughtful citizen engagement. Sometimes the public will share things with planners they never would have discovered otherwise.
Exactly!
The planners need to invite and be receptive to the engagement.
It was this planner's respectful welcoming
of this citizen's engagement
that led to their co-creation of the park.