Community Engagement

The Exeter Community Business Engagement (CBE) Program Report reflects a collaborative effort between the Town of Exeter and UNH Cooperative Extension...

Community events play a crucial role in fostering social capital, which is essential for community development. Social capital refers to the networks,...

Imagine what’s possible in a community where there is a high level of mutual trust between residents and their local government. This information bri...

Dot voting is a technique for semi-anonymous voting. Participants are given sets of colored sticky dots, which adhere to a variety of surfaces where a...

A vibrant community relies on several key components, including economic vitality, community health, natural resources and recreation, community engag...

Why Conduct a Community Assessment? A community assessment gathers data from community members to assess the current situation in a city or town. As p...

In the summer of 2020, the Town of Derry began the process of engaging the community to determine the future of Hood Park. Goals included creating a c...

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Healthy communities have an active and engaged citizenry. Public engagement is involvement in local decision-making — decisions that have an impact on...

Effective community engagement requires selecting the right tools for your goals, audience, resources, and timeline. This fact sheet introduces three ...