Storytelling for Community Planning - Training Video

Everyone can share an experience that speaks to their connection to their community, no matter how long they’ve lived there, what their personal views are, or whether they’ve participated in planning activities before. These individual experiences can be woven together to create a common story—one that identifies common ground, discovers what people collectively value, and illuminates what makes a particular place special in a way that other planning activities cannot. The process of sharing and listening to stories also builds the trust and relationships necessary for long-term planning and community action.