about Measuring Community Success and Sustainability how do vital communities spell success? performance based measurement and community building planning for action an introduction to measuring outcomes and measurements outcome 1 outcome 2 indicator 1 indicator 2 indicator 3 case study measurement plan year-end assessment outcome 3 outcome 4 outcome 5 afterword comments measuring links NCRCRD home page for more information about this website, contact khetland@iastate.edu		Indicator 2. Communication measure sources method 2.A. Number of organized public opportunities for discussion. Good community decisions are based on listening to and valuing diverse ideas and speakers. Several opportunities for discussion at different locales, times, and dates facilitate this inclusive communication. Chances for discussion of alternatives help in choosing and modifying actions. Newspapers and public notices Content analysis 2.B. Number of inches of newspaper space devoted to public issues/community actions. Newspapers have been shown to be critical in generating community success by laying out issues and alternatives over time. Diverse participation in community actions in part is a function of the level of media publicity to increase awareness of community actions. Newspapers Count total inches of print 2.C. Percentage of residents with internet access. Linkages inside and outside of the community can be facilitated by internet access. Connectedness can help communications. Internet service providers Actual number at the same date each year.
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