Doing democracy with circles : engaging communities in public planning

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Doing democracy with circles : engaging communities in public planning / Jennifer Ball, Wayne Caldwell, and Kay Pranis ; foreword by John Forester.

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Introduction : can we fulfill the promose of democracy? -- Why engage communities? -- An overview of circle processes -- "Not in my backyard" : a transition house for sex offenders -- Different types of circles for different uses -- One planner's first circle: community youth development -- Getting started : how to use a talking circle in a planning process -- It all ends up in the lake : a conflict over water quality -- Exploring the possibilities : the potentials for using circles in planning -- Planning the healing lodge -- Why circles are such a good idea : the benefits and potentials of using them in planning -- Not all clear sailing : challenges and cautions -- Strengthening communities : how circles promote community health -- Renewed liquor licenses violate the sanctity of Bear Butt -- Doing justice : planning at a time of planetary transformation -- Endnotes -- Appendix 1: Circle prep for a talking circle -- Appendix 2: Training and further information about circles -- Appendix 3: Resources: writings and web sites -- Index -- Author information -- About Living Justice Press -- Books from Living Justice Press.