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One Center City Public Engagement Overview November 10, 2016 Advisory Group Meeting #3
One Center City
Public Engagement Overview
November 10, 2016
Advisory Group Meeting #3
BUILDING THE PLAN FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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KEY GOALS
1. Information is easy to access,
timely and factual
2. Opportunities for input align
with project milestones
3. Engagement opportunities open
to and respectful of all
4. Predictability in how / when to
engage
5. Consistent feedback loop
DESIRED OUTCOMES
• Public is well-informed
• Complexity of the project is understood
• Input is representative of diverse
communities and perspectives
• Public understands how their input was
used
• Input informs lasting decisions and
results in more equitable outcomes
IN-PERSON
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Project Advisory Group
Targeted events and activities
Stakeholder engagement
ONLINE
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o Interactive website
(onecentercity.org)
o Social media
o Online surveys
and forums
WHO WE SEEK TO REACH
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Users of all modesAll ages, abilities, languages and incomesPeople of colorResidents and businessesSocial service organizations
WHAT WE HEARD FROM YOU
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Meet people
where they are
• Mix of online and in-person outreach
• Neighborhood tours
• In-language outreach
• Informal social events with food
• Online forums
• Info booths at schools/colleges, senior/community centers and
libraries
Use lots of tools • Community newsletters and blogs
• Social media
• Google groups
• Univision Seattle
• El Rey Radio
Engage many
organizations
• Casa Latina
• Africa Town
• Seniors in Action
• Rainier Riders
• Greater NW Chapter of the MS Society
• Got Green
• Puget Sound Sage
• Seattle Indian Health Board
• Transit riders
WHAT ARE YOUR COMMUNITIES INTERESTED IN?
o Affordable, reliable and fast transportation options
o Safety and accessibility
o Accessible information
o Quality public spaces
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WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE TO YOU?
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“Input obtained through various venues
and many diverse populations”
“Gives clear direction and priorities for
transportation investments…”
“Long-term vision plan. Concrete
steps timeline.”
“Collaborative, openly sharing, two-
way communication…”
“Compelling vision of a walkable,
welcoming Center City…”
“Considers benefits/impacts
to all groups”
“People and goods move safely
through the Center City…”
“An innovative, thought-provoking,
nation-leading model…”
DISCUSSION
o What are your overall thoughts?
o Are the identified goals and desired outcomes appropriate?
o What outreach tools and activities do you feel will be most
useful / are you most excited about?
o Do you have other suggestions or questions?
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