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Cost-effective community involvement in planning part 2, the lessons so far

By: Language: English Series: Town & Country Planning ; 76(11) October 2007, 401-410(10)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Second of this two-article series (see also L141655) examines sources of expertise on achieving cost-effective community involvement and considers what the available information reveals. Identifies key attributes of successful campaigns: prioritisation of cost, good organisation, effective methods and approaches, and effective identification of requirements. Provides low-cost ideas for successful community involvement. Underlines the importance of long-term investment. Suggests the formation of informal neighbourhood planning groups. Argues that finding further resources should be part of the community involvement plan.

Second of this two-article series (see also L141655) examines sources of expertise on achieving cost-effective community involvement and considers what the available information reveals. Identifies key attributes of successful campaigns: prioritisation of cost, good organisation, effective methods and approaches, and effective identification of requirements. Provides low-cost ideas for successful community involvement. Underlines the importance of long-term investment. Suggests the formation of informal neighbourhood planning groups. Argues that finding further resources should be part of the community involvement plan.