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Resources for Community Planning

By planning, a community can strategically identify and mobilize its leadership and other assets to build and sustain a thriving community. This section offers resources to help rural communities develop a blueprint for the future.

Strategic Planning
An introduction to the process of planning for community change.

Best Practices
Examples of completed projects that have proven to be effective, organized by program area.

Ask ARC
Contact ARC staff for answers to questions on program areas.

Non-ARC Resources for Community Planning
A list of primarily non-governmental organizations and agencies that offer research, tools, training, technical assistance, and other services.