Urban Planner how-to

How to Run a Community Meeting

Good meetings build trust.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good meetings build trust. In short: advertise; explain; use, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Advertise widely.

  2. Explain the purpose.

  3. Use simple visuals.

  4. Let people speak.

  5. Record comments.

  6. Share what changed.

Safety reminders for urban planners

  • Follow site visit safety
  • Use ethical and transparent processes
  • Protect personal data
  • Stay calm at contentious meetings

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