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Walmart Second Hearing Analysis

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The overall feeling of the second hearing was incomparable to the first. We all seemed a little wiser, with increased preparedness, and performed more professionally. The tone was friendly and open; unlike the defensive manner that arose in the first. Clearly learning from other’s past mistakes helped the hearing flow nicely with a quick end. We all walked out feeling accomplished rather than downtrodden. I believe it matters a great deal who and what the hearing is about. A conservation subdivision that is selling environmental development presents a less controversial image. Wal-Mart tends to invoke exceptionally strong feelings, particularly with those in opposition. People’s preconceived ideas about certain developers or projects can drastically influence the tone and effectiveness of a public hearing. The applicants had a phenomenal presentation. Peter was clear and concise and confronted the issues from the start. This left their rebuttal time to mainly attend to the community’s issues and few questions from the commissioners. The Planning Commission performed equally as well. Ryan played the role as case …show more content…

We also wanted to make sure we spoke to more specific land-use issues and the land development code. We didn’t know that Dan would be bringing God’s interests into our strategy. Entertaining as he was, I’m sure religious arguments at planning hearings are actually quite common. Of course Josh played the role of Steve Porter, the attorney representing the opposing community members. If Josh would’ve had more time I believe his presentation could’ve been more effective. However, he did bring up an important element that was discussed during rebuttal, that is, the importance of flexibility regarding definitions in land development

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