Publications

New

Reports

• Building the Next Workforce: Georgia Discussion Forums: Consolidated Results

• Community Assets and Critical Issues Assessment

• Communities of Opportunity Research Reports

This page includes the county reports, the region report, and the appendix files.

• Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District Strategic Planning Session Final Report

• Latino Community Leadership Project

• The Nature Conservancy, Georgia Operating Unit: Strategic Planning Retreat Report

• Project Riverway, 2006

• 2006 Faculty Research Grants Program report

• Project Riverway, 2007

• Revitalizing Columbus South

• SGPB: Youth - The Real Future of the South

Through the Southern Growth Policies Board, Governors and other key leaders of thirteen states and Puerto Rico jointly investigate economic development issues of high priority across the South. Each year, an issue is selected for in-depth research that results in policy and action recommendations for implementation at local, state, and regional levels. A critical part of the process is the facilitation of community-based forums. In 2008, the key policy question was "What are the biggest challenges facing our community, and how can young people help address these challenges?" Building upon the 2006 and 2007 efforts, and to further support Southern Growth and the State of Georgia in 2008, a series of discussion focused specifically on youth development and engagement were launched. The focus was identified by Southern Growth in recognition of the immense value and potential of youth development as a critical building block toward developing a strong workforce and fostering knowledge-driven innovation that fosters new technologies and business opportunities.

• The University of Georgia Golf Course Strategic Marketing Plan Final Report

Course Materials

• Community Leadership Program, 4th Edition

• Community Leadership Program, 5th Edition

• Community Leadership Program: Tips for Trainers

• DCA Character Area Training

• Georgia Development Authorities Handbook

• Leadership Resources Order Form

• Smart Growth University

Presentations

• Creative Techniques for Involving Citizens in Planning Your Community’s Future

National Association of Counties Presentation (PowerPoint file)

Fanning Notes

The Spirit of '76

07.17.2008

We're in the midst of strategic planning here at Fanning, and one aspect of this has been articulating our vision--how should we clearly and succinctly describe our hopes for the impact of our work with communities? For right now, we've come up with a three part statement reflecting our highest aspirations for communities: Skilled Leaders. Engaged People. Prosperous Economies.

Thoughts after Hiking in Slovenia: What is a Vibrant Community?

06.19.2008

by Janet Rechtman

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