Community Decision-Making
UNH Cooperative Extension seeks to build community networks, strengthen social structures, develop individual leadership skills, and promote public dialogue in New Hampshire communities. The goal is to engage a wide range of audiences – including youth, seniors, local leaders, concerned citizens, public officials, and grass-roots organizations – in developing a vision for their community. For more information about Extension assistance, trainings, and workshops, contact Michele Gagne at 603-862-5046.
Outreach Programs to Communities:
- Community Visioning (Community Profiles Program)
- Master Plan Visioning
- General Participatory Planning Assistance (economic development, recreation, downtown revitalization, needs assessment, etc.)
Factsheets and Publications:
- Engaging Citizens in the Community Factsheet Series: Best Practices, Community Building and Ideas for Action
- Developing an Engaged Citizenry
- Making the Case for Public Participation in Local Decision-Making
- Youth Involvement in Decision-Making
- Environment Impact Statements and Citizen Participation
Interactive Tools on the Web:
