Community Strategic Visioning Programs

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Community Strategic Visioning Programs is written by Norman Walzer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0313023832 (ISBN 10) and 9780313023835 (ISBN 13).

Community visioning and strategic planning programs have become increasingly important in recent years as local governments in rural areas have searched for innovative ways to revitalize their local economies or manage population growth. A panel of experts describes local government programs in ten states. They also evaluate the effectiveness in reaching the vision and objective set forth in these programs. The authors examine the main components of each program and offer insights into factors contributing to its success. Major attention is paid to the need for social capital, benchmarking, and continuing support following the initial efforts. The discussion in the book includes recommendations for starting a community strategic visioning exercise.