Creating Connections: Community Engagement

Unlock the full potential of your next trail project with Community at the Center, your guide to making engagement the foundation of success. Learn how establishing meaningful relationships with diverse individuals, from local leaders to prospective trail users, is key to developing vital recreational infrastructure. This resource outlines how to proactively build a collaborative team and navigate potential stakeholder objections early on, transforming challenges into opportunities for buy-in. Discover why investing in a strong community vision doesn't just reduce opposition—it drives the significant returns your trail system can offer in resident attraction and tourism dollars.