How we build our urban and rural environments has a powerful effect on the health, productivity and quality of life of every resident. Whose perspectives then, could be more important in a community planning process than those of the people who live in that community? Public participation is inherent to good responsible land use planning. Public participation encourages individuals to consider the big picture question of whether or not a proposed plan will enhance or damage the quality of life in the neighborhood and region in which it is built. It allows the community to make decisions based on shared goals and values. The Civic Communicator online public participation system is uniquely designed to give citizens VIP access to a project information resource at their own convenience. The system makes it easy for planning professionals, officials and stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive public participation process on any community planning project; large or small.
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