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a value based statement that is not necessarily measureable |
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a more specific statement that is measureable |
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is used to project the number of jobs created, but can also be used to project job loss. EX. If an industry had a multiplier 1.5 then if 100 jobs were lost directly in the industry another 50 would be lost in the rest of the economy. |
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a software program that allows for the creation of 3-D models to assist citizens in visualizing change in an area |
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required in the early stages of preparing an EIS. A scoping meeting introduces the public to the project and the environmental issues |
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Land Based Classification Standards help planners with a model for classifying land uses. Have 5 dimensions. Activity, Function, Structure Type, Site Development Character, and Ownership. |
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Appreciative inquiry Summits- |
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are multi-day large events designed to bring people together to agree on changes that are needed in the community or organization. can last from two to five days and have between 100 and 250 people |
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a structured communication technique developed as a systematic, interactive forecasting method that relies on a panel of experts. The method is based on the notion that group judgments are more valid than individual judgments. |
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deliberative opinion poll/ polling process- |
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is a form of opinion poll that incorporates the principles of deliberative democracy The typical deliberative opinion poll takes a random, representative sample of citizens and engages them in deliberation on current issues or proposed policy changes through small-group discussions and conversations with competing experts to create more informed and reflective public opinion |
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an intense design/planning activity that takes place in multiple sessions in which the group divides into sub-groups. Each sub-group presents its work to the full group as material for further dialogue. charrettes are a way of quickly generating a design solution while integrating the aptitudes and interests of a diverse group of people |
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nominal group technique (NGT)- |
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is a group process involving problem identification, solution generation, and decision making. It can be used in groups of many sizes, who want to make their decision quickly, as by a vote, but want everyone's opinions taken into account (as opposed to traditional voting, where only the largest group is considered |
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