Indicator 1. Participation
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sources
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1.A. Number of newcomers or minority citizens participating in community's actions for
the first time.
Diversity and openness of participation have been shown to be critical for community success. Community development
depends on active participation of a large cross-section of stakeholders. |
Participants at community meetings; officers of key community organizations |
Survey or interviews |
1.B. Number of community members at youth events.
Building new community connections depends on bringing together individuals who feel more comfortable with people
like themselves. Cross-group participation--particularly across generations-- strengthens community participation. |
Youth-sponsored events |
Counting non-youth participants |