The Social is the Thing: Taking a Designerly Approach to Local Government Strategic Planning and Evaluation

Willhemina E. Wahlin

The Social is the Thing: Taking a Designerly Approach to Local Government Strategic Planning and Evaluation

Willhemina E. Wahlin

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Abstract

Empowering local communities in the creation of strategic planning can play a significant role in solving community-based problems. This paper discusses how our research team implemented a range of design methods to elevate the lived experiences, goals, and aspirations of local community stakeholders in the creation of a local government cultural plan. Combining elements of Harvard’s Public Policy Design Arc, Co-Design and Design Thinking, we have been developing a framework for community-driven strategic planning, and testing and iterating it alongside community. This paper explains the different elements of the framework and offer suggestions for further development.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 19 Jan 2022
Event	Sixteenth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices : Back to Life: Seeking Vision and Purpose in Principles and Practice - Newscastle University, Newcastle, Australia Duration: 19 Jan 2022 → 21 Jan 2022 https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/G22/proposal/58009 https://web.archive.org/web/20210124084829/https://designprinciplesandpractices.com/2022-conference/call-for-papers (Call for papers) https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/G22/accepted_proposals# (Presentations) https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/G22/about (Conference website)

Conference

Conference	Sixteenth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices
Abbreviated title	Community Links
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Newcastle
Period	19/01/22 → 21/01/22
Internet address	https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/G22/proposal/58009 https://web.archive.org/web/20210124084829/https://designprinciplesandpractices.com/2022-conference/call-for-papers (Call for papers) https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/G22/accepted_proposals# (Presentations) https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/G22/about (Conference website)

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Making global local: Global methods, local planning, and the importance of genuine community engagement in Australia
Wahlin, W. E. & Blomkamp, E., 2022, In: Policy Design and Practice. 5, 4, p. 483-503 22 p.
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The Social is the Thing: Taking a Designerly Approach to Local Government Strategic Planning and Evaluation

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Making global local: Global methods, local planning, and the importance of genuine community engagement in Australia

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