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Public Engagement for Rural Communities in Larimer County, Colorado
Student Researcher: Alyssa Martin
Client: Larimer County
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Larimer County has recently completed a new master plan and is now prioritizing long-range planning in various subareas of the county. This capstone aims to provide a Community Engagement Plan for the rural centers and subareas of Larimer County during the initial engagement phase. The goal of this phase is to obtain input from the public regarding the communities’ future and needs. Engagement strategies are based upon the challenges facing rural communities and tailored to the different regions of Larimer County.