storytelling for community planning
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STORYTELLING FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING
: AN OVERVIEW :
1. gather a group (if possible)
2. download the worksheethttp://www.orton.org/resources/hs_handbook/storytelling
3. start the slideshow
4. pause and watch stories
5. complete the exercises
6. give us feedback
watching the slideshow
first half
setting the stage
definitions & context
why storytelling matters
values & issues
challenges
where we’re headed
second half
the tour
setting the stage
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When we dream alone,it’s just a dream.
But when we dream together,it’s the beginning of anew reality.
: Brazilian proverb :
Original Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpettengill/2880947744/
{PAUSE}
to be human is to
share stories
View Damariscotta’s Story : : http://bit.ly/mnwt1o
STORYTELLING
the personal expression of our experiences with place and community
the act and process of
sharing and listening to story
definitions and context
STORY
story
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Biddeford’s Palace Diner
view Biddeford’s digital story : : http://youtu.be/p77OpPlN1Xg
storytelling
why storytelling matters
At first I was skeptical about telling stories and getting the feelings of the community.
I thought,‘We kind of know all of that.’
As it has developed, I think that [storytelling] worked for a lot of folks in town, and it helps bridge that gap between newcomers and old-timers. Those activities worked.
: Victor, Idaho citizen :
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{PAUSE} view the slideshow celebration of stories : : http://tinyurl.com/starksborostories
what can
storytelling
do for us
?
the story spiral
buildtrust
share
cele
bra
te
listen
imagine…
{PAUSE} exercise in storytelling : : map your connection
the cycle of storiesin Damariscotta, Maine
values and issues
story-to-valuesin Victor, Idaho
stories support reflection and
dialogue
story focus
non-physicalhuman community
history
cultural heritage
spirituality
physicalbuilt environment
natural environments
geography
climate
natural resources
{PAUSE}
1. hand out 5 sticky notes per person
2. think back to the stories you shared earlier
3. each person write down, one to a sticky note, 5 values expressed through those stories
4. stick all the notes to a wall (or tabletop)
5. discuss what patterns emerge -- any surprises?
exercise in storytelling : : finding values in stories
the many shapes and sizes of heart & soul stories
What kinds of stories are you looking to gather?
How will you gather the stories?
How will the values and issues be identified?
How will the values and issues be confirmed by the community?
How will the stories be used to spark community dialogue & lead to concrete actions?
How will you share, store and archive the stories?
How will they live on?
HOW WILL THE STORIES BE USED?
considerations
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storytelling brings in
new voices
http://bit.ly/lZpPclwatch Biddeford Voices : :
storytelling
creates connections
storytelling
builds empathy
Wordle of values from Damariscotta storytelling event
storytelling
reveals our values
storytelling teaches us the
consequences of our actions
storytelling can give us
hope for the future
storytelling
engages youth
storytelling
transforms planning
storytelling is
action
RECAP: What Can Stories & Storytelling Do for Us?
community engagementreconciliationsense of belonging
lessons of the pastrealities of the presenthopes for the future
recap: what can stories and storytelling do for us?
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which of these reasons resonate
with you and what you know of
your community?
discussion : : reasons for storytelling
celebrate community
invite the full community to participate
build trust and relationships
highlight common ground
identify values
at the
of a project, stories:
reach out to groups that have yet to participate
bring groups together from across community divides
continue to celebrate the community
focus on specific values, themes and issues
in the
of a project, stories:
ground planning processes in community experience
diffuse tension during challenging meetings
celebrate community
continue to engage the community
gather detailed information about values & themes
acknowledge and reflect on accomplishments
promote action
at the
of a project, stories:
challenges
Original photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/yinto/3213182939
moving beyond the past while honoring it
{PAUSE} view Golden’s digital story : : http://youtu.be/lSWqyQq6KMg
Golden stories from past to present
{PAUSE} discussion : : from the past to the future
how does your townview the past?
how might that impactplanning for the future?
Original Photo byhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/h-k-d
understanding the languages we speakwhat we mean by story | values | themes & issues
Moving Slow to Go Fast
Orton Image Here
moving slow to go fast
listeningactivelydeeplyobjectively
thorny issues and difficult stories finding common ground
vs.
town-wide participation
volunteerburnout
finding the storyasking great questionsfinding and entering the space within the story
{PAUSE}
youth interview with Hunter Grosse
view Victor’s digital story : : http://bit.ly/kBNXqx
{PAUSE} discussion : : storytelling challenges
what are some challenges to anticipatein your community?
matching stories to the project
the tour
{PAUSE}
share examples of community storytelling you’ve seen in action.
discussion : : storytelling examples
story circles
walkingstory circles
thematicevents
site-specificevents
celebrations
neighborhood and city-wide story circles
story circle challenges
story interviews
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Golden stories from past to present
view Golden’s video : : http://youtu.be/I6fMOmL1vzA
Golden, Colorado tells its story
story interview challenges
personal narrativesaudio theater storieson-the-street interviews
story toursthe sounds of towncommunity radio stories
other audio stories
they:
pros and cons of audio stories
they need:
visual artwork (exhibitions, murals, posters, quilts)
slide stories postcardscomics calendarslocative installations
Starksboro’s sign project
Photo by Caitlin Cusack
visual stories
multimedia storiestext and image
Vermont Young Writers ProjectEssay Competition
http://youngwritersproject.org/
Golden Stories on Community Almanac
http://communityalmanac.org
solo stories
solo story challenges
who is listening?
not-so-expected stories list storiessounds of town Image-only storiespoems, mapsStory mosaics/quilts, wishing wallsWish book, traveling storybook a day in the life of the townstory questsperformance storytelling
stories in the landscapekioskbulletin board[murmur]-type projecttoursstory boxes, story benches
Original Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessedraper
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story circles story interviews text stories multimedia stories
discussion : : first reactions to the story types
which of these types seem like a possiblematch for your community?
which do you want to find out more about?
visual stories
story and community planning
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There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.
: Meg Wheatley :
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