Community Planning and OS

[BJ Peters]

Chris Corrigan wrote:

> Has anybody had much experience using OS for planning in small
> communities?
>
> I've had a couple of requests to Open the Space for some First Nations
> here who want to use it for community planning proceses.  I haven't used
> it in formal community planning processes, but I know others have.  So I
> thought I'd consult the intellegent body electric for some
> perspective....
>
> How have you found it?  What are the advantages and pitfalls of using OS
> in this way?  I can think of a few of the obvious ones, but what little
> nuggets have folks unearthed?  What has the fit been like between OS and
> the rather formal requirements imposed by most community planning
> processes?
>
> Curiously yours,
>
> Chris
>
> --
> CHRIS CORRIGAN
> 108-1035 Pacific Street
> Vancouver BC
> V6E 4G7
>
> Phone: 604.683.3080
> Fax: 604.683-3036

Chris-- I have used a combination of Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space to
do an exciting community planning project in a small County in Arizona. If
you would like details, contact me off-list or call me and we can chat.

BJ Peters
602 279 4805

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