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Community visioning and strategic planning programs have become increasingly important in recent years as local governments in rural areas have searched for innovative ways to revitalize their local economies or manage population growth. A panel of experts describes local government programs in ten states. They also evaluate the effectiveness in reaching the vision and objective set forth in these programs. The authors examine the main components of each program and offer insights into factors contributing to its success. Major attention is paid to the need for social capital, benchmarking, and continuing support following the initial efforts. The discussion in the book includes recommendations for starting a community strategic visioning exercise.
NORMAN WALZER is Professor of Economics and Director of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University. He is the editor or coeditor of the following titles: Rural Health Care (Praeger, 1992), Rural Community Economic Development (Praeger, 1991), and Financing Rural Health Care (Praeger, 1988).
Foreword Preface Introduction Rural Issues and Trends: The Role of Strategic Visioning Programs by Norman Walzer and Steven Deller Essential Elements of Strategic Visioning by Janet Ayres The Agency-Community Relationship in Strategic Visioning Programs: Issues and Profiles in Program Design by Harold L. Fossum Measuring Success and Empowerment by Cornelia Butler Flora, Jan L. Flora, and Kim Wade Preconditions for Successful Program Implementation by Michael D. Woods The Role of Organizations in Community-Based Development by Alice Schumaker Continuing Support Practices and Documenting Results of Community Strategic Visioning Programs by Gary P. Green and Steven Deller Participant Evaluation of Strategic Visioning Programs by John J. Gruidl Emerging Principles in Local and State Economic Development: A Benchmarking Tool by Lee W. Munnich, Jr. Implementing Strategic Visioning Programs in Rural Communities by Steven Kline Common Elements of Successful Programs by Norman Walzer Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D
Norman Walzer, Liz Weaver, Catherine McGuire, USA) Walzer, Norman (Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA; Purdue University, Canada) Weaver, Liz (University of Waterloo, USA) McGuire, Catherine (Bush Foundation
Norman Walzer, Rhonda Phillips, Robert Blair, USA) Walzer, Norman (Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA; Purdue University, USA) Phillips, Rhonda (Purdue University
Mark A. Brennan, Rhonda Phillips, Norman Walzer, Brent D. Hales, USA) Brennan, Mark A. (Pennsylvania State University, USA) Walzer, Norman (Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA; Purdue University, USA) Hales, Brent D. (University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Norman Walzer, Liz Weaver, Catherine McGuire, USA) Walzer, Norman (Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA; Purdue University, Canada) Weaver, Liz (University of Waterloo, USA) McGuire, Catherine (Bush Foundation