Spectrum of Public Involvement


PURPOSE - What you get
INFORM - Provide information
CONSULT - Feedback
INVOLVE - Adaptive decision-making to reflect public input throughout process
COLLABORATE - Specific advise and work on projects
EMPOWER - Places final decision-making in the hands of the public

PURPOSE - What public gets
INFORM - Information
CONSULT - Show or publish how feedback influenced decisions
INVOLVE - Show how feedback is reflected directly in alternatives or other plans
COLLABORATE - Offer direct advise on projects
EMPOWER - Group will implement what public decides

PURPOSE - Types
INFORM - Fact sheets, Web updates, Open house, Newsletters
CONSULT - Focus groups, Surveys, Public meetings
INVOLVE - Workshops, Charrettes
COLLABORATE - Participatory decision- making, sub-committees, Working groups
EMPOWER - Voting, Ballots