Community Engagement

Resource Category Topic Type
Understanding Public Trust at the Local Level
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...
Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Research Report
What is dot voting?
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...
Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
10 Components of Vibrant Communities
A vibrant community relies on several key components, including economic vitality, community health, natural resources and recreation, community engag...
Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy, Economic Development, Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
Community Assessments - Extension's Assessement Programs
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...
Location: Durham Campus
Economic Development Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
Community Engagement Report: Hood Park, Derry NH 2020
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...
Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Research Report
How to Plan a Community Forum
Healthy communities have an active and engaged citizenry. Public engagement is involvement in local decision-making — decisions that have an impact on...
Location: Durham Campus
Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
Tools for Community Engagement
There are many ways to engage your community. Communities can consider forums, storytelling, posters  and many other ways to get more people involved ...
Location: Durham Campus
Community Leadership Community & Economic Development Fact Sheet
Business Retention Report: Hillsborough NH 2017
The Business Retention program promotes a thriving economy by helping communities identify the challenges and barriers to the survival and growth of l...
Economic Development Community & Economic Development Research Report
Business Retention Report: Portsmouth NH 2017
The Business Retention program promotes a thriving economy by helping communities identify the challenges and barriers to the survival and growth of l...
Economic Development Community & Economic Development Research Report
Business Retention Report: Wilton NH 2017
The Business Retention program promotes a thriving economy by helping communities identify the challenges and barriers to the survival and growth of l...
Economic Development Community & Economic Development Research Report