Resident-Led Planning Yields

Residents
have true agency in what happens in their neighborhood and can see and benefit from the results of their efforts.
Neighborhood-Based Organizations and Funders
can improve relations with the communities they are partnering with and working on behalf of to meaningfully build something together.
Local Governments
can gain the support of and be a partner to their constituents by supporting the creation of an actionable plan, adopting their direct aspirations.
Consultants
get exposure to paths they may not have considered on their own and have a greater chance for the plan to be feasible and relevant long after the consulting relationship ends by being directed by residents in what challenges, opportunities, and solutions to explore.
BENEFITS & YIELDS OF RESIDENT-LED PLANNING
Neighborhood-Based Organizations & Funders
can improve relations with the communities they are partnering with and working on behalf of to meaningfully build something together.
Local Governments
can gain the support of and be a partner to their constituents by supporting the creation of an actionable plan, adopting their direct aspirations.
Consultants
get exposure to paths they may not have considered on their own and have a greater chance for the plan to be feasible and relevant long after the consulting relationship ends by being directed by residents in what challenges, opportunities, and solutions to explore.
BELIEF
Better understanding & belief in residents’ own power.
RELATIONSHIPS
Impact on residents’ ability to lead, collaborate, & be in relationship with their neighborhoods.
INFLUENCE
Belief, understanding, & reality of residents’ influence on the direction of their neighborhood & decision-making.
CONFIDENCE
Increased feelings of unity & agreement with their neighborhood & resident leaders.
SOLIDARITY
Increased feelings of unity & agreement with their neighborhood & resident leaders.