[davidw]

In my case it's been a gradual process. I made a web site, created a Facebook group, and started collecting emails. It helps a lot to get a few people who are interested in the same things you are. Strong Towns is another one to look into for allies.

[q_andrew]

Strong Towns is great. My hesitancy of this kind of activism is that I can't track down and show up to every public hearing like grumpy retired homeowners can.

[davidw]

Just because you can't do everything doesn't mean you can't do something!

It's often possible to write in, rather than attending hearings in person. Get a mailing list of people and have them write in.