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Community Engagement

Community Engagement. 27 September 2013. Involve Elected Officials Early in Process. Idea / Concept Phase Vete information prior to public presentation . Not Everyone Loves Surprises. Do Your Homework / Know your Officials. Best way to communicate How often to communicate

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Community Engagement

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  1. Community Engagement 27 September 2013

  2. Involve Elected Officials Early in Process • Idea / Concept Phase • Vete information prior to public presentation Not Everyone Loves Surprises

  3. Do Your Homework / Know your Officials • Best way to communicate • How often to communicate • Who is a Champion / Interest Areas • Geographic Area • Constituent Concerns and make-up White Papers Email w/ Bullets In Person Debriefs Brief my Aides

  4. Do Your Homework / Situational Awareness • What are the Hot Topics ? • Economic Development • Taxes • Property Rights • No Change • Who trusts who – Ambassadors ? • Who are the silent but yet powerful leaders ?

  5. Educate and Inform by Using Your Intel • How does this affect me? • What is in it for me ? • How much is this going to cost me ?

  6. Prepare Stakeholders So They Can Make Informed Decisions Example: Transit • Be prepared to explain the benefits and the negative impacts

  7. Facilitation Methods • One-on-one Meetings • Small working groups • Anonymous input – instant results

  8. Manage Expectations

  9. Questions and Answers Celeste Werner, AICP Vice President Matrix Design Group 602 315 0736 Celeste_werner@matrixdesigngroup.com

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