Sometimes, changing how we think about a problem enables us to solve it more easily.

Engaging the public in an early, ongoing, and meaningful way is often key to gaining public support for new plans. This is especially true when the plans are a departure from what people are used to.

Many organizations are involved in keeping a neighborhood healthy. Local governments can use partnerships to extend their resources and to help communities become stronger and more independent.

One especially important technique is integrated design, which often involves the use of interdisciplinary workshops, called charrettes, at early stages in neighborhood planning and design.

Neighborhood form is the result of a collection of policies and regulations that need to be alligned with sustaiability goals.