Or maybe it's just not really the most important step to take. Or maybe parts of the community will oppose the project, leading to wasted money and angry feelings that may poison future efforts to cooperate. Proceeding through the first four questions can ensure that your project will be successful because you'll have community support, a collaborative team, and a clear set of priorities. You might find a new and better way to achieve your vision. A. Leaders of a Green Community effort need to stay in close contact with the energy of citizens.
Implementation can bog down without continuing interest from the larger public.
One factor is that funding from elected officials may depend on political support. Grant making organizations often look for evidence of broad and active community support. Also, volunteers can implement many projects themselves. They can leverage small amounts of funding by contributing labor. Green Community and other visioning projects often start with a small group of innovative citizens.