Group Discussion Guideline

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Group guidelines are established in order to have constructive
discussion about the future of College Street. Having different
opinions is good, but please make your comments constructive, in the
interest of the community, and with respect for others. The City has
adopted the following 10 Tenets of Civility for public discourse and
they will be applied to this discussion as well as public meetings.
Thank you for your participation and we hope you will also be able to
attend the scheduled public meetings listed on the web page found at
www.springfieldmo.gov/collegestreet

10 Tenets of Civility

Be Attentive
Live with awareness toward others and your surroundings.

Acknowledge Others
Greet people, ideas and values with respect.

Be Inclusive
Recognize and welcome all people every day.

Listen
Seek to understand by concentrating on what pediople say.

Respect Other Views
Respond to different opinions with a fair and open mind.

Speak Out With Courage
Express yourself with honor and conviction.

Act with Compassion
Treat others with kindness and honesty.

Give and Accept Constructive Feedback
Consider criticism thoughtfully and factually.

Treat Your Environment with Respect
Show regard for nature, resources and shared spaces.

Be Accountable
Acknowledge mistakes and take responsibility for your actions.