Public Participation in Decision-Making

Go-to resources for authentically engaging the public in meaningful decision-making. 

How can citizens be involved in thoughtful conversations that don’t feel like “defend and debate”? How can decision-makers receive ideas from voices not likely to turn up at a standard town hall meeting? Dialogue can be used in many ways to inform and enhance a project, program or decision-making process, from local to national contexts. Using dialogue in public participation processes not only achieves significant immediate results, but is also proven to build greater trust between citizens and decision-makers, contributing to a stronger culture of democracy. Whether you are looking to generate ideas, have the public participate in decision-making, or anything in between, these resources can guide you.