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HARVESTING THE URBAN ORCHARD
DIVRS
SECTION 1
Getting Started
Whether you are a small, established community group, an active group
of citizens, a formal organisation, a sustainability advisor in the council,
a public housing officer, or a community agency already delivering
community programs, you will need to consider your size, infrastructure
and capacity for seeing this project through.
What Is Your Shared Purpose?
Creating a clear vision statement will define exactly what it is you want
to achieve and why. You will have a broad idea of the kind of service you
want to create, who will benefit and how. You may start with a big vision,
but in reality, focusing on your local municipality to begin with until you
build up resources and move away from financial dependence might be
the soundest way to kick off. Ideally, you want to create a project that is
inspiring and achievable!
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Start small
and get
started!
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Are You the Right People for the Job?