Londonderry planners: "agreement was reached" that only some may complain

[Dave Ridley]

Here are some excerpts from Londonderry's Master Plan document, aka:

http://www.londonderrynh.org/Pages/LondonderryNH_BComm/Planning/MPSCResources/LondonderryMasterPlan_FINAL_010413-ISSUU.pdf

I did some ambush interviews about this, and those vids when they air will link back here.

9  londonderry    how to use the plan
Comprehensive Master Plan
Be a champion of the Plan even if you
don't like ALL of the ideas.
The Common Vision and Guiding Principles in
this Plan reflect the ideas of an entire community
and include many differing points of view — a bit
of something for everyone. We don't have to love
everything in the Plan, but rather consider the
big picture and whether the Plan as a whole takes
Londonderry in the right direction.

Be a champion of the Plan even if all of
your ideas aren't included.
This Plan is the culmination of an extensive and
transparent community planning process. It is
possible that not all ideas were included in this
document because (A) there was disagreement
on the topic and the decision was made to go with
the consensus of the community, (B) the idea was
tested and deemed to be unrealistic at this time,
or (C) there was simply not enough room to
include ALL the good ideas. Remember, there is
something for everyon

Respect the Rule of the Golden Ticket.
A recurring theme throughout Planapalooza was
how to make sure the planning work is palatable
to those who aren't participating. Agreement
was reached among participants that if you don't
make the effort to get involved then you don't have
the right to complain. Long-time Londonderry
resident Reed Clark says, "If you don't vote, if you
don't show up, you don't have the golden ticket."
In Londonderry, it is easier than in most places to
stay informed. The Town maintains a high level
of transparency by providing on-line video of
all council and board meetings and quickly and
efficiently posting meeting minutes.
But it's not just a right for people to be informed.
Its everyone's duty to participate

[Pat K]

Comrade, is this a five year plan?

[Free libertarian]

..."reflect the ideas of an entire community..."   

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