Resource Library 

A card deck and case studies that help bust community engagement myths and give practical ideas for effective outreach

In-depth step-by-step guides on strategic planning and well-defined to your project’s Vision, Mission, and Objectives, and Strategies, and actions.

While a bit technical, this guide gives practitioners the tools and skill set in order to monitor and evaluate impact.

A community and professional certification for an equitable community development model that includes 22 metrics under 5 priority areas of environment, opportunity, belonging, wellbeing and mobility.

A toolkit more tailored to urban planners, but this guidebook and score provide metrics and guidance for best land use practices that promote urban resilience in the face of natural hazards to ensure communities are prepared for challenges.

A toolkit that provides various engagement strategies from one-to-one, small and large groups, and lists potential barriers and challenges community members may face to participate

In depth how-to guide and explanation on how to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan to gauge your project’s impact.

A municipal certificate that assesses local government sustainability on metrics regarding economic development, resilience, energy, land use and housing, parks & conservation, water, waste and materials management, municipal operations, health and public safety, & transportation

A scorecard to inform project planners of the social, economic, and environmental impacts that a proposed real estate development or operating business investment may have on communities.

A self assessment to determine your community's readiness regarding disaster preparedness