The first steps in the LUCIS process are defining a statement of intent, backed up by a series of goals and objectives for achieving the stated vision.
Statement of intent
- A concise description of the problem at hand. Example: Develop alternative land-use scenarios for Hamilton County to accommodate the population projected for the year 2050.
- Guidelines for developing effective statement of intent:
- Be succinct.
- Clearly define the geographic area of the study.
- Specify the product(s) that will result from the study.
- Include additional information as appropriate to indicate intent, direction, or preferences for the desired outcome
Goals and objectives
- Goals and objectives are a hierarchical set of statements that first define what is to be accomplished (goal), and second, define how each accomplishment is to be achieved (supporting objectives).
- Principles to write goals and objectives:
- Tailor the goals and objectives to the scale of the project at hand.
- Use goals to address broad areas or themes, and objectives to address the specifics that naturally fall under the umbrella of each goal.
- The wording of goals and objectives must be consistent.