For instance, children can participate by preparing drawings and writing essays about the future they'd like to have. They know what makes them happy.
People working together towards a common goal is a powerful force.
Make the changes now in local regulations that will help guarantee the future you envision. A common community vision will make that easier. Remember, developers generally just propose what is allowable under the law. Citizen input is often limited with most, if not all, decisions being made by a core group of people. Visioning, which is based on extensive public input, evolved from strategic planning.