If there is a break, start from where you left off. Periodic review sessions can be very valuable to maintain momentum. 21 Have fun Getting involved in creating and managing the environment should not be seen as a chore. It can be a great opportunity to meet people and have fun. The most interesting and sustainable environments have been produced where people have enjoyed creating them.
Community planning requires humour.
Use cartoons, jokes, and games whenever possible. This is the phrase used most by people who have experienced community planning when asked what their advice is to others. You are bound to have doubts but unlikely to regret taking the plunge. Delegate communiqu , United Nations Habitat 1 conference, Vancouver, 1976. Local people should participate actively in the preparation of plans from the earliest stages so that they can be fully involved in decisions about the pattern of development in their area.