Mapping Our Future

A town hall meeting in Bristol where residents discuss the new neighborhood plan.

Mapping Our Future

True or false?

Josh opens the meeting by questioning if public feedback was really heard.

• True
• False

Rachel is completely satisfied with the vision statement and affordable housing plans.

• True
• False

• True
• False

The objectors refuse to work with the committee and walk out of the meeting.

• True
• False

At the end, Josh and Rachel decide to join the committee themselves.

• True
• False

Listen again and complete the sentences

• Rachel: Exactly. Furthermore, the proposed green space is just a patch of grass nobody asked for, while our beloved ____ , the old library, is slated for demolition. We've even submitted a formal objection letter with forty signatures.
• Brandon: Admittedly, that objection letter raised valid points. But let's look at the bigger picture here. We need a ____ that satisfies all stakeholders before the referendum next month.
• Josh: Can we park the parking question for a second? What about the sheer lack of civic engagement? People won't vote if they don't have a say in the ____ .
• Brandon: That's precisely why we're holding this meeting, Josh. To ensure high ____ and make sure local democracy actually works. We need active residents, not just critics.
• Rachel: Well, if you're serious about letting us shape the ____ and the new community survey, maybe we should stop shouting from the audience.

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