Make plans now to take part in one or more of the following:
Community Action Plan Presented to City Commission
Monday, December 7 | 7:30pm
City Hall, 509 North McDonough Street
Join us as the comprehensive Community Action Plan gets presented to the city commission. Details here.
First Draft Review of the Community Action Plan
Thursday, November 12 | 6:30-8:30pm
Marriott Courtyard’s Decatur Conference Center | Ballroom B
Online and in person, Decatur residents really turned out during the Better Together process to share their thoughts on our community diversity issues. Now’s your chance to see how all that input came together. Please join us for this first look at and opportunity to comment on draft content of our Community Action Plan.
Community-Wide Kick-Off Event
Saturday, August 29, 2015 | 10am-3pm | Lunch provided
Beacon Municipal Center, Ebster Gym
Join us for a broad community conversation inspired by the “World Cafe” model of rotating small group discussions. Participants will be supported by trained volunteer table facilitators and invited to share experiences and perspectives on issues such as diverse and affordable housing options, racially just community policing, and more.
Leadership and Facilitation Training
Saturday, August 22, 2015 | 9:30am-4:30pm | Lunch provided
In this one-day training event, you’ll learn how to help people learn across differences, respond to complex problems, and use inclusive approaches to make an impact. Useful for anyone who wants to experience a perspective of leadership that engages every voice, fosters shared work and encourages finding new ways to move forward together.
Community Survey
Be heard online, anytime
Your voice is important to help ensure that the Better Together Community Action Plan supports people like you and what you believe to be needed in our city. Completing the community survey only takes about 10 minutes and is one important way to have your voice heard.
Host a small group discussion
Get real in a comfortable, small group setting
Our community conversation doesn’t end with August 29th’s kick-off. Host a small group discussion and help broaden our reach.
Our Conversation Toolkit’s got everything you need to put it together. Download your copy here and get the conversation started.