Resolving Land Use Disputes

Throughout the United States, communities of all sizes are increasingly relying on a new approach to prevent and resolve land use disputes -- a consensus building approach that brings all the relevant stakeholders together in a face-to-face dialogue, often assisted by an impartial mediator. Based on a national study of land use dispute resolution, this professional development course introduces citizens and officials to the basic theory and of consensus building, helps participants understand when and when not to engage in consensus building, how to design an effective process, and strategies to improve the effectiveness of the process. The course includes a mix of lectures, case studies, simulations, and problem-solving clinics.

For more information on this workshop, please contact the Center, the Consensus Building Institute, or the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.