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COMMUNITYMATTERS – NEWPORT, VERMONT
Connecting Citizens, Activating Change
Agenda
10:00 – 11:30 AM
11:30 – 12:15 PM
12:15 – 1:45 PM
1:45 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 3:30 PM
3:30 – 3:45 PM
3:45 – 4:30 PM
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Introduction
Lunch…. Mmm!
Tools & Approaches 1
Break
Tools & Approaches 2
Break
Moving Forward
Closing
Agreements
• Respect • Actively listen • Help everyone get a
chance to speak.• Be concise and stay
on topic.
• Stay engaged • Personal stories stay
in the group.• Speak for yourself,
not for others.• It’s OK to disagree
Agreements
How have citizens* changed?
More educated
More skeptical
More connected
Less time
* “citizens” = residents, people
The Context
The regular opportunities,
activities, and arenas that
allow people to connect with
each other, solve problems,
make decisions, and be
part of a community.
Civic Infrastructure
Image: Smart Growth America
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Lack of public spaces for citizens
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Retrieved from Cincinnati.com, July 27, 2012
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Three minutes at the microphone
Political LeadershipTr
ansp
orta
tion
Plan
ning
Econ
omic
Dev
elop
men
t
Des
ign
& C
onst
ructi
on
Cultu
re/C
ivic
/Soc
ial
Faci
lities
& P
rogr
amm
ing
Residents/Community
Orgs
Merchants/Business Owners
Developers /Property Owners
Advocacy/Philanthropy /
NPO Orgs
Com
mun
ityPu
blic
Adm
inis
trati
on
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astr
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re
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?
∨NOW
3. Democratic decision-making and problem-solving
Creating Spaces
for Citizens
Building
Skills &
Capacity
Improving
Public
Decision-
Making and
Problem-
Solving
Building Blocks
1. Democratic spaces in neighborhoods, schools and other settings
2. Democratic spaces online
3. Democratic spaces for young people
4. Buildings that can house citizen spaces – physical hubs for engagement
5. Engagement leadership
Creating Spaces for Citizens
SPACES FOR CITIZENS: PHYSICAL SPACES
Physical Spaces
Spaces for Citizens
Democratic Spaces for Young People
Spaces for CitizensLee Krohn Photo
Spaces for Citizens
Local Online Forums
6. Public information dissemination
7. Engagement skills training
8. Tracking, measurement and technical assistance to improve engagement
Building Skills & Capacity
Civic Skills & Capacity
Proactive Recruitment
CIVIC SKILLS: ENGAGEMENT SKILLS TRAINING
Civic Skills & Capacity
Engagement Skills Training
Civic Skills & Capacity
Civic Skills & Capacity
Grassroots Grantmaking
Civic Skills & Capacity
Community Indicators
9. Official public meetings that are more participatory and effective
10. Recurring deliberative processes on key issues and decisions
11. Systems that encourage innovation by citizens
12. Cross-sector problem-solving teams
Democratic Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Changing Public Meetings
Participation Ordinance
“Sometimes you need a meeting that is also a party. Sometimes you need a party that is also a meeting.”
Gloria Rubio-Cortès, National Civic League
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
How We Can Help
Questions or Comments?
Describing Newport
Strengths & Assets
Challenges
Shar
ed V
alue
s &
Sen
se o
f Pla
ce
Community services equally accessible to all
Environmental, economic, social issues considered in planning
Community cooperates with neighboring communities
Community has an optimistic spirit
Com
ing
Toge
ther
People are willing to work together
Collaborative projects are encouraged and respected
High level of trust between individuals and groups in the community
Sufficient gathering places for informal social interaction