The Public Participation Handbook: Making Better Decisions Through Citizen InvolvementInternationally renowned facilitator and public participation consultant James L. Creighton offers a practical guide to designing and facilitating public participation of the public in environmental and public policy decision making. Written for government officials, public and community leaders, and professional facilitators, The Public Participation Handbook is a toolkit for designing a participation process, selecting techniques to encourage participation, facilitating successful public meetings, working with the media, and evaluating the program. The book is also filled with practical advice, checklists, worksheets, and illustrative examples. |
Contents
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Making Better Decisions Through Citizen Involvement Part Two DESIGNING A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM | 27 |
Making Better Decisions Through Citizen Involvement Part Three PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TOOL KIT | 85 |
Making Better Decisions Through Citizen Involvement Part Four PUBLIC MEETING TOOLS | 139 |
Making Better Decisions Through Citizen Involvement Part Five GENERALPURPOSE TOOLS | 181 |
Making Better Decisions Through Citizen Involvement Part Six PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTION | 227 |
Making Better Decisions Through Citizen Involvement CONCLUSION | 243 |
Making Better Decisions Through Citizen Involvement AN EXAMPLE SUNNY GLEN LANDFILL SITING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN | 247 |
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