How are community-based organizations used with other techniques?
Community based organizations can be used with other public involvement techniques easily, including charrettes, open houses, video, and public information materials. Community-based organizations can be used with brainstorming to develop ideas about how to proceed with a particular project. Visioning can be used to determine where a community wants to go in the future. Community-based organizations can be included on mailing lists for surveys, meeting notices, and special activities, so that information can be disseminated through them to the individuals in the community. Often, TMAs are linked into the planning process and designated to disseminate information to all interested parties. Community based group representatives could also be selected for or elect to participate in a civic advisory committee. What are the drawbacks? Community-based organizations may not be representative of the overall community. If members are nominated, the overall community may not agree with the compo
