Resources
Plain-language guides for neighbours.
Short, calm explainers — and a few templates you can lift straight from the page.
Glossary
Zoning, variance, setback, easement — defined in one line each.
OpenPermits 101
What permits exist, who issues them, how to look one up.
Read guide →Reading a notice
What that letter actually means — and where the deadline is.
Read guide →Public meetings
How they're scheduled, how to speak, what to bring.
Read guide →Who's who in local government
A friendly map of the offices that touch a project.
Read guide →Sample letters
Calm, specific templates — short letters get read.
Read guide →Keeping a useful record
A simple log beats no log. Here's a format that works.
Read guide →After the meeting
What to do once the hearing ends — follow-ups, records, next steps.
Read guide →Evidence Helper
A tailored, local-only checklist of what to gather and how.
OpenMeeting Helper
Build a five-question prep card for a specific public meeting.
OpenNot sure where to start?
Answer four short questions and we'll build a calm action plan tailored to your situation.
Open the Community Guide