Students learned about public participation efforts through the City of Bozeman and what participation means for residents impacted by growth and development. They became conversant in legal definitions of public participation related to community planning and development and where public participation is outlined in Bozeman’s Unified Development Code and Community Plan. Students then designed public facing communication pieces (e.g. fact sheets, social media cards or videos) designed to educate the public on how to produce effective verbal and written public comment on City issues.

Example fact sheet: Ways to provide input

Student presentation: Public Participation 101 Report