A useful technique in creating a community vision in a comprehensive plan is:

Scenario planning is a technique used in visioning to explore alternative futures, engaging stakeholders to imagine and prioritize potential outcomes for a comprehensive plan. Option D (scenario planning) is correct. The APA’sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under “Plan and Policy Development,” states, “Scenario planning is a useful technique for community visioning, allowing stakeholders to explore and shape future possibilities.” Option A (fiscal impact analysis) evaluates financial impacts, not visioning. Option B (design review) ensures compliance with standards, not vision creation. Option C (capital needs assessment)focuses on infrastructure, not visioning. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, “Scenario planning helps create a community vision by exploring alternative futures in a comprehensive plan,” supporting option D.