Getting Started
Introductory guides to understand the process and key considerations.
Community Toolkit
Practical tools, templates, and resources to help communities understand, evaluate, and respond to major development proposals.
Practical tools for informed community action.
Toolkit Categories
Use these resources to organize research, evaluate issues, prepare for public participation, and keep important evidence and decisions visible.
Research & Evidence
Templates for finding, organizing, and evaluating information.
Community Engagement
Tools for informed, effective, inclusive participation.
Government Process
Information on permits, zoning, annexation, hearings, and records.
Impact Analysis
Frameworks to evaluate economic, environmental, health, and social effects.
Communication
Templates for public comments, meeting questions, and outreach.
Legal & Policy
General educational resources on laws, rights, and policy tools.
Case Examples
Real-world examples from communities facing similar projects.
Featured Resources
Editable tools for applying the Placeward framework in your community.
Placeward Quick Start
Download ↓Markdown / editable
Issue Evaluation Template
Download ↓Markdown / editable
Evidence Tracker
Download ↓CSV / spreadsheet-ready
Public Comment Template
Download ↓Markdown / editable
Source Log
Download ↓CSV / spreadsheet-ready
How to Use the Toolkit
1
Define
Clarify the proposal, local priorities, desired outcomes, and decision points.
2
Investigate
Collect, organize, and evaluate evidence and unanswered questions.
3
Act
Use the evidence in timely, practical community participation.
4
Track
Follow decisions, commitments, deadlines, and new information over time.