Home Tools and Links Online Training Contacts  
         
         
         
     
 

 

Tools and Links

   
 
High Touch Tools and Resources
 
Online Survey Tools and Resources
   
eSurveyspro
   
SurveyMonkey
   
Survs
   
Zoomerang
   
  Search "Online Surveys" for more vendors and resources
   
Mind Mapping
   
Mind Mapper
   
Mindjet
   
MindMeister
   
Xmind
   
  Search "Mind Mapping" for more vendors and resources
   
High Tech Tools and Resources
   
Project Website Resources
   
moonfruit
   
Wix
   
WordPress
   
  Search "Website Builder" for more vendors and resources
   
Audience Response Systems (Instant Keypad Voting)
   
iResond
   
PowerVote
   
Ubiqus
   
  Search "Audience Response Systems" for more vendors and resources
   
Mobile Participation Tools and Applications
   
Twilio
   
Mobile Storm
   
Tatango
   
Turning Technologies
   
PollEverywhere
   
vClicker
   

There's an App for That...

   
  Search "Text Message Marketing" and "Mobile Response Systems" for more vendors and resources
   
Virtual Town Hall and Online Collaboration Tools and Resources
   
IdeaScale
   
MindMixer
   
UserVoice
   
Crowdsourcing Planning
   
  Search "Online Crowdsourcing" for more vendors, resources and information
   
Input Plan-it Workshop Presentation

Download in Microsoft PowerPoint Slideshow (.ppsx) format

   

Download in PDF format
   
Iowa Planning Models, Case Studies and Examples
   
Cherokee, Iowa Comprehensive Plan Poster
   

Davenport Neighborhood Empowerment & Wellness (NEW) Initiative

Presented by Ashley McDonald, City of Davenport Weed & Seed Site Coordinator on April 7, 2011 at the Clinton Input Plan-it Workshop

 

ABC's of Davenport NEW

Neighborhood Resources & Problem Solving Guide - English

Neighborhood Resources & Problem Solving Guide - Spanish

Neighborhood Resources & Problem Solving Guide - Vietnamese

Neighborhood Recognition Application

Neighborhood Resident Leadership Certificate Program

NEW Initiative NEWsletter

NEW Preliminary Report (November 2009)

   

Drake Neighborhood Plan | City of Des Moines

Presented by Amber Lynch, Neighborhood Planner, City of Des Moines on April 19, 2011 at the Clive Input Plan-it Workshop

   

Dubuque County Rural Model Smart Code

 

Model Development Code

Model Development Code Manual

Example Model Development Code Implementation Manual

   
Dubuque's Envision 2010
   

Linn County Rural Land Use Plan Update

Presented by Bill Micheel, Planner, Linn County Planning & Development on April 8, 2011 at the Washington Input Plan-it Workshop 

   

Place Game | Council Bluffs Neighborhood Center and Omaha by Design

Presented by Ryan Willer, Outreach Coordinator, Neighborhood Center on May 2, 2011 at the Council Bluffs Input Plan-it Workshop

   

Vision 2020: Atlantic's Plan for the Future

Presented by John McCurdy, Community Development Team Leader, Southwest Iowa Planning Council on April 21, 2011 at the Carroll Input Plan-it Workshop 

   

Waverly Comp Plan Update

Presented by Brian Schoon, AICP and Colleen Simmons, AICP from INRCOG on April 5, 2011 at the Fayette Input Plan-it Workshop 

   
National Model Community Plans
   
Future Baton Rouge: Our Vision for Tomorrow
   
Cheyenne Area Master Plan | Cheyenne, Wyoming
   
The Jena Town Plan | Jena, Louisiana
   
The Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth | Minneapolis, Minnesota
   
Portland Plan | Portland, Oregon
   
Shape Sioux Falls 2035 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota
   
Downtown St. Charles Strategy Plan | Booklet Version | St. Charles, Illinois
   
Downtown St. Charles Strategy Plan | Poster Version | St. Charles, Illinois
   
Cultivating Community | Union County, Pennsylvania
   
Related Workshop Presentations
Workshop One: Integrating Hazard Mitigation into Comprehensive Planning (November 2, 2011)

What is Mitigation

Presented by Sandra Cox, Cox Consulting

Applying Climate Data to Hazard Mitigation Planning

Presented by Chris Anderson, ISU

Hazard Mitigation and Comp Planning

Presented by Gary Taylor, ISU

Safe Growth Audit

Presented by Kathleen Smith, Department of Homeland Security

   
Workshop Two: Downtown’s Vital Role in a Thriving Community (November 2, 2011)

Importance of Downtown

Presented by Thom Guzman, Iowa Economic Development Authority

Downtown Revitalization Tools

Presented by Jim Thompson, Iowa Economic Development Authority

   
Planning Resources
   
International Association for Public Participation

http://www.iap2.org
   
National Charrette Institute

http://www.charretteinstitute.org
   
Project for Public Spaces

http://www.pps.org
   

Better Decisions Through Consultation and Collaboration (136-page Handbook)

http://www.epa.gov/publicinvolvement/pdf/betterdecisions.pdf

   

Public Involvement Techniques for Transportation Decision-Making

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/pittd/contents.htm
   
Iowa Economic Development: Green Initiatives

http://www.iowalifechanging.com/community/green_initiatives.aspx

   
Iowa Economic Development: Green Resources

http://www.iowalifechanging.com/community/resources/default.aspx

   
Iowa Smart Planning Legislative Guide, March 2011
http://www.rio.iowa.gov/resources/legislation/Iowa_Smart_Planning_Overview.pdf
   

Infrastructure Plan for Iowa’s Future Economy: A Strategic Direction

   
All For One: The Right Infrastructure for a Strong Economy
All for One: 16-page summary of Infrastructure Plan for Iowa's Future Economy
   
NADO Regional Approaches to Sustainable Development
http://www.nado.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NADO-Sustainable-Devt-2011.pdf
   
Books and Articles
   

Fostering Sustainable Behavior – An Introduction to Community-Based Social Marketing; Doug McKenzie-Mohr and William Smith

   

Public Participation in Environmental Decision Making; National Research Council

   

Grassroots Leaders for a New Economy: How Civic Entrepreneurs Are Building Prosperous Communities; by Douglas Henton and John G. Melville (Mar 25, 1997)

   

Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies; Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff

   
Social Media 101; Chris Brogan
   

The Social Media Bible – Tactics, Tools & Strategies for Business Success; Lon Safko and David K. Brake

   

Digital Strategies for Powerful Corporate Communications; Paul A Argenti and Courtney M Barnes

   
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

       
 
  Home Tools and Links Online Training Contacts