The Community Area Planning (CAP) engagement strategy was aimed at being equitable and inclusive to ensure all residents had the opportunity to share their voice. In summary, this process:
- Reached more than 700,000 people through in-person events and digital outreach;
- Involved active interaction with more than 6,500 people in-person; and
- Resulted in the collection of more than 2,7000 comments from in-person events and digital platforms.
The strategy included three types of engagement tactics:
Tactics were intended to provide a variety of virtual options for stakeholders to interact with the project at any time and from any place. Key tactics and outcomes include:
- Project Website: 171,280 site visits
- Social Media: 2,998 likes, 165 comments, 547 shares, 5,157 followers
- Story Maps: 2,532 views
- Videos: 8,233 views
- Email & Newsletters: 76,887 opens, 7,732 shares, 63,056 recipients
Tactics were intended to provide a variety of in-person engagement opportunities to reach stakeholders in their community. These tactics recognized the need for thoughtfully tailored opportunities and accommodations for under-served populations to support their participation. Key tactics and outcomes include:
- Workshops: 50 workshop events, 770 participants, 1,787 comments
- Library Office Hours: 1,100 hours, 205+ interactions
- Focus Groups: 6 meetings, 50 participants
- Other Meetings: 81 meetings, 3,530 interactions
Tactics were intended to ensure that City and County partners were involved in the planning process. Key tactics and outcomes include:
- 11 Council Meetings
- 14 Planning Commission Meetings
- 25 Planning Committee Meetings
- 9 Joint Task Force Meetings
