By the way, here is a suggested logo for a Community Alliance of progressive
candidates to contest the September local government elections.

• Changing Wollongong City Council
  An article on reforming local democracy in the Illawarra, by me

• Lessons for local government
  An interesting article on community participation by a US councillor

• 4 policies to change the Illawarra
  4 (easy to do!) local government policies to change the way we live here, by me

• Seattle's great neighbourhood planning process
  A way for neighbourhoods to shape their own futures as part of a larger city planning process (let's do it here!)

• Warringah's revolutionary place-based planning system
  A way to protect the character of neighbourhoods and circumvent bad planning before it occurs!

• A whole PAGE of links to US local democracy organisations
  Excuse the emphasis on USA - but we can learn from a place where local democracy is fermenting!

• The Citizens' Handbook
  A practical manual for building neighbourhood participation (from Vancouver).

• The Centre for Living Democracy
  Dedicated to strengthening democracy in schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, the media, and even in government! Includes an on-line 'learning tools' bookshop.

• Tools for non-profits
  A hub-site packed with resources for non-profit organisations.

• The Guide to Effective Participation
  A practical guide for community participation, aimed especially at electronic networks.

Keep an eye on this page...I'll be adding more ideas and resources!

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