Open House #1
IN-PERSON EVENTS Open House #1
One method used to engage the public in the planning process was through in-person public events. The first major public event for the East Berry Corridor Study, Open House #1, helped to round out the existing conditions phase of the study in May 2023. The open house was a come-and-go event featuring boards related to the initial findings pertaining to traffic, active transportation, land use, housing, amenities, safety, and more. This open house was designed to elevate the importance of this study in the minds of the community leaders and public, increase awareness, and gather valuable information. 38 community members and 15 staff members attended the open house. Solutions Workshop and Open House #2 The East Berry Solutions Workshop and Open House #2 was the second major in- person public event held for this study conducted in September 2023. This charrette- style workshop focused on having in-depth focus group conversation with community members and stakeholders and developing visuals of what the corridor and catalytic sites could look like. This event occurred over a 3-day period ending with an open house and presentation to display the results and obtain additional community feedback. 22 community members took part in the focus group discussion, and 21 attended the open house held at the East Berry Public Library. Open House #3 The third and final in-person public engagement event was held in April 2024. This was a come-and-go event for the community to provide feedback on recommendations regarding improvements to enhance safety and comfort for all users, as well as the proposed form-based code zoning changes. Post cards were sent to property owners within a 300-foot buffer of the areas affected by the proposed zoning changes to give people an opportunity to learn about the zoning and benefits that it may allow. This event was held over two days with an attendance of 72 residents and business owners.
Open House #2
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