HOW TO RALLY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
AND GAIN CITY APPROVAL.
Gaining community support for a land development project is an essential step in the approval process. Reaching a public consensus, however, can be difficult. To build support for a project, planners must capture the imagination of the public. They must encourage citizens to participate and empower them to shape their community. They must listen to concerns and develop solutions that are good for the client, the community, and the environment.
At Lutjen, we have years of experience working with community groups and private individuals. Through strategic planning, we clarify your project’s vision and goals, and we establish a decision-making process. We meet with community leaders to identify the needs and assets of the community. We evaluate the social, economic, and environmental factors that affect land usage and development. We talk with area residents and key stakeholders to understand their particular concerns. We foster coalitions and partnerships to promote community betterment. And in the end, we strive to develop solutions that align the objectives—as well as mitigate the concerns—of all involved.
With Lutjen on your team, you can be assured that your project is presented to the city and community in terms that are both informative and persuasive, thereby putting your project one step closer to approval. | 