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"Beyond the Permitting", a look at the Dakota Access Pipeline
Right of Way Magazine, Nov-Dec, 2016
The International Right of Way (IRWA), Inc. for certification of its members, now requires Course 225: Social Ecology: Listening to Community
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Chapter 2, Oakland, California, April 25, 2017
Chapter 29, Niagara Falls, Ontario, May 11, 2017
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An Anthology in Social Ecology: A Collection of 27 Articles on Best Practices in Citizen Engagement
"People have a basic desire to predict, participate in and control their environment in a manner that enhances their lifestyle. If a new project is introduced into the community, residents may become fearful, especially if they haven't been engaged to understand how their community will be affected, or better, how the project can create local benefit. And when residents react out of fear, they may take whatever action is necessary to prevent a project from proceeding.
"There is a scientific approach called Social Ecology that is based on concepts and practical approaches to understanding the "people factor" in right of way issues. It requires that project developers consider the needs, wants and traditions of a local community – before the project is finalized and officially launched. Social Ecology is guided by simple, common sense principles that apply not only to the right of way profession but to everyday life as well. Get to know people. Treat them with dignity and respect."
Barbara Billitzer, Publisher and Editor in Chief, International Right of Way Association, Introduction to Social Ecology Anthology
"Social Ecology: A special collection of articles on the art and science of Social Ecology," an anthology of 27 articles on best practices in citizen engagement
The International Right of Way Association and
James Kent Associates
2016
Right of Way Magazine Column on Social Ecology, the Science of Community
- "Social Ecology: A Special Collection of Articles on the Art and Science of Social Ecology", Jointly published by the International Right of Way Association and James Kent Associates, 2016
- IRWA #34 Jan/Feb, 2019 "The Oatmeal Circuit"
- IRWA #33 Nov/Dec, 2018 "Social Risk Scoring"
- IRWA #32 Jul/Aug. 2018 "Successful Project Implementation"
Expanding the Operating Space of the Right of Way Professional Social Ecology - IRWA #31 May/Jun, 2018 "Predict Community Push Back"
- IRWA #30 Mar/Apr, 2018 "Managing Project Complexity"
- IRWA #29 Jan/Feb, 2018 "The Power of Community Engagement"
- IRWA #28 Nov/Dec, 2016 "Defending Sacred Land - The Power of Cultural Attachment"
- IRWA #27 Sept/Oct, 2016 "Geographic Democracy - A widespread power shift changing project outcomes"
- IRWA #26 May/June, 2016 "Mitigating the Fear"
- IRWA #25 March/April, 2016 "Stopping NIMBYism in its Tracks"
- IRWA #24 Workbook for Course #225, Social Risk Management for the Infrastructure Professional, A Manual for Best Practices in Community Engagement
- IRWA #23 Nov/Dec, 2014 A Fresh Perspective - Course field trip reveals impact on local community
- IRWA #22 Jan/Feb, 2015 "Preventing a Chain Reaction: Understanding Social Risk as it Relates to Infrastructure Projects"
- IRWA #21 May/June, 2014 "Community Impact from a Global Perspective: Keeping Social Risk Assessments Close at Hand"
- IRWA #20 Jan/Feb, 2014 "The People Factor"
- IRWA #19 Nov/Dec, 2013 "A Grassroots Campaign"
- IRWA #18 Sept/Oct, 2013 "A Tale of Two Mines"
- IRWA #17 July/Aug, 2013 "Surging Industries in Global Energy"
- IRWA #16 Jan/Feb, 2013 "The Social Risk - When Citizens Organize to Fight a Project"
- IRWA #15 July/Aug, 2012 "Saving Fast Track: Alternative Energy Futures at Stake"
- IRWA #14 May/June, 2012 "Working Constructively with Concerned Citizens"
- IRWA #13 Jan/Feb, 2012 "The Promise and Peril of Corridor Expansion"
- IRWA #12 May/June, 2011 "Relocating the Marine Corps"
- IRWA #11 Jan/Feb, 2011 "Streamline Your Next Project: The Case for Goodwill"
- IRWA #10 Nov/Dec, 2010 "Human Geographic Mapping: A New Approach"
- IRWA #9 Sept/Oct, 2010 "The BP Disaster and Lessons Learned"
- IRWA #8 July/Aug, 2010 "Collaboration under the NEPA Umbrella"
- IRWA #7 May/June, 2010 "When Ignorance is not Bliss"
- IRWA #6 March/April, 2010 "Overcoming Community Roadblocks"
- IRWA #5 Jan/Feb, 2010 "Inside the Invisible Community"
- IRWA #4 Nov/Dec, 2009 "Perception of the Local Language"
- IRWA #3 Sept/Oct, 2009 "Leveraging the Science of Community"
- IRWA #2 July/Aug, 2009 "The Holy Cross Energy Experience"
- IRWA #1 May/June, 2009 "Wind Energy Development and Public Perception"
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