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Symposium 2016

501: Engagement! The Application of Circle To Community Dialogue

October 06, 2016

10:30am - 12:45am

Pre-registration Required (no cost)

The World Planners Congress in Vancouver, B.C. emphasized the need to be much more intentional about engaging citizens. Most planners agree with the standards this challenge affirms. In practice, however, they are frequently frustrated with the results of conventional approaches to engaging the public. Using the Circle process offers an alternative strategy and can play a critically important role in the planning process. Circles engage the public in a way that builds relationships, develops understanding and diffuses power imbalances. Participants will experience Circle while also learning the key elements of the Circle process. Together, we will explore examples of planning contexts where Circles have been or may potentially be used in practice.

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