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Transcript of Introduction to CommunityMatters Workshop in Newport Vermont
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COMMUNITYMATTERS – NEWPORT, VERMONT
Connecting Citizens, Activating Change
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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
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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
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How have citizens* changed?
More educated
More skeptical
More connected
Less time
* “citizens” = residents, people
The Context
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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
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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
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Political LeadershipTr
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Econ
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Dev
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Residents/Community
Orgs
Merchants/Business Owners
Developers /Property Owners
Advocacy/Philanthropy /
NPO Orgs
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So what?
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So what?
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So what?
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So what?
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So what?
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So what?
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∨NOW
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3. Democratic decision-making and problem-solving
Creating Spaces
for Citizens
Building
Skills &
Capacity
Improving
Public
Decision-
Making and
Problem-
Solving
Building Blocks
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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
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SPACES FOR CITIZENS: PHYSICAL SPACES
Physical Spaces
Spaces for Citizens
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Democratic Spaces for Young People
Spaces for CitizensLee Krohn Photo
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Spaces for Citizens
Local Online Forums
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6. Public information dissemination
7. Engagement skills training
8. Tracking, measurement and technical assistance to improve engagement
Building Skills & Capacity
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Civic Skills & Capacity
Proactive Recruitment
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CIVIC SKILLS: ENGAGEMENT SKILLS TRAINING
Civic Skills & Capacity
Engagement Skills Training
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Civic Skills & Capacity
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Civic Skills & Capacity
Grassroots Grantmaking
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Civic Skills & Capacity
Community Indicators
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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
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Changing Public Meetings
Participation Ordinance
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“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
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How We Can Help
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Questions or Comments?
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Describing Newport
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Strengths & Assets
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Challenges
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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
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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