Discussion Guide: Smart Talk for Growing Communities: Meeting the Challenges of Growth and Development
1998
A five-session discussion guide for public dialogue and problem solving; includes tips on involving public officials.

Newsletter: Focus on Everyday Democracy (Fall 2008)
Volume 19, Issue 2, 2008
This issue of Focus on Everyday Democracy features a lead story about representatives from the fields of electoral reform, community ...

Newsletter: Focus on Everyday Democracy (Spring 2008)
Volume 19, Issue 1, 2008
Read about why the Study Circles Resource Center changed its name to Everyday Democracy; what "everyday democracy" means to people ...

Story Booklet: Kuna, Idaho: Where a community pulls together to face growth
2004
What does a community do when it becomes big almost overnight? In this case, Kuna residents came together in study ...

News Article: Decatur, Ga., residents ready to dig deeper into strategic plan discussions
In the first Round Table meeting to update the city’s 10-year strategic plan, residents of Decatur, Ga., became acquainted and began naming broad topics for discussion. In upcoming sessions, they will explore options for addressing issues like sustainability, infrastructure and community affordability.

News Article: Sustainability action forum in Portsmouth, N.H., lays the groundwork for change
Through a collaboration of Portsmouth Listens, Piscataqua Sustainability Initiative and the city Mayor's Blue Ribbon on Sustainable Practices, Portsmouth, N.H., develops 10 action plans focused on the most important sustainability issues facing the city.

News Article: Portsmouth, N.H., seeks residents' input for crafting sustainable vision
Residents will meet in "action circles" in the months ahead to create a vision for a more sustainable Portsmouth. The goal is to "engage the community in a transformation of the way the city handles a wide range of environmental and energy issues."

News Article: Colorado Springs, Colo., moves from vision to action
After last summer's dialogues focused on planning the future of Colorado Springs, Colo., "Dream City: Vision 2020" is ready for action. The goal is to find and connect individuals and organizations to lead the way on the 10 action areas.

Success Story: Planning a better community for all
Once known as an agricultural center in the state, Putnam County, Ga., is now a community feeling the effects of regional growth. This year, long-time residents and new-comers come together to help shape the future of the community.