Progress through Collaboration

Often land use and planning issues polarize communities. Diverse interests have a significant stake in the outcome, and therefore approach the process with caution and even mistrust. In the worst case, the process can degrade into name-calling and hostility. But it doesn't have to happen that way. We have seen fiercely divided communities achieve an outcome that has the support of the diverse interests-and establishes goodwill for further collaboration on future issues. The three keys to success are: a well-designed framework that defines the issues; creative tools for gathering the perspectives and ideas of the interested parties and the public at large; and an open, well-facilitated decision making process. Our process is based on an "interest-based negotiating" (IBN) model, which we design with you specifically to the needs and character of your community and its issues under consideration. Your community will come away with not only better planning decisions, but also stronger buy-in to the decisions and a more positive sense of themselves.

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