This model, developed and tested in Vermont, involved a two-day assembly using a technique concentrating on small-group dynamics to encourage productive community assessment and decision-making. Included are exhaustive documentation of an example assembly to consider options for integrating human and environmental requirements in Vermont as a follow-up to the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (HABITAT) held in 1976 in Vancouver, Canada. Description of this example assembly includes discussion of finances, planning, evaluation, follow-up, and scheduling. (RE)