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It! <br /> ■ <br /> Task 1.2—Public Participation and Community Outreach <br /> This task is designed to provide broad, inclusive, and continuous public engagement throughout the <br /> Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance process. The Project team will utilize a variety of <br /> outreach methods to engage residents, business owners, stakeholders, students, neighborhood organizations, <br /> and community leaders in meaningful dialogue regarding the future of Decatur. Public participation activities will <br /> gather community input on planning priorities, development opportunities, housing needs, transportation <br /> improvements, land use policies, and zoning issues. Results from these outreach efforts will directly inform plan <br /> recommendations, implementation strategies, and ordinance updates. <br /> Deliverables <br /> • Community Brainstorm Event <br /> • Materials for Staff Engagement at National Night Out <br /> • Materials for Staff Engagement at Classroom Takeovers <br /> • Online Survey 1: Community Brainstorm Survey <br /> • Online Survey 2: Youth-Focused Survey <br /> • Online Survey 3 <br /> • Online Survey 4 <br /> • Online Survey 5 <br /> • Zoning Survey <br /> • Comprehensive Plan Unveiling Community Event <br /> • Zoning Policy Stakeholder Roundtables (10) <br /> Task 1.3—Charrettes <br /> The community workshops include two intensive, collaborative planning charrettes designed to engage residents, <br /> stakeholders, elected officials, municipal staff, and community partners in the development of the Comprehensive <br /> Plan and Unified Development Ordinance. The charrettes will serve as key milestones in the planning process, <br /> providing opportunities for public participation, visioning, design exploration, policy discussion, and consensus <br /> building. The Comprehensive Plan Charrette will focus on community vision, future land use, redevelopment <br /> opportunities, transportation priorities, and implementation strategies, while the Zoning Charrette will focus on <br /> zoning policy, development standards, district structure, and ordinance modernization. <br /> Deliverables <br /> • 3-Day Comprehensive Plan Charrette <br /> • 2-Day Zoning Charrette <br /> Task 2.1 —Kickoff and Strategic Issues <br /> The Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance process will be initiated through a coordinated <br /> project kickoff and community orientation effort. The Project team will conduct a two-day kickoff and orientation <br /> tour with City staff, elected officials, stakeholders, and project partners to gain a firsthand understanding of <br /> existing conditions, development patterns, infrastructure systems, redevelopment opportunities, neighborhood <br /> assets, and community challenges. The kickoff process will establish project goals, confirm expectations, refine <br /> the project schedule, identify strategic issues, and ensure alignment among all project participants prior to <br /> beginning technical analysis and public engagement activities. <br /> Deliverables <br /> • Two-Day Kickoff and Orientation <br /> • Work Plan & Schedule <br /> MCKENNA 2 <br />