Part 1 - Timeline & Public Participation Questions

Uncommon Bridges is supporting the Washington State Department of Commerce in enhancing the engagement, understanding, and impact of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) on comprehensive planning. We aim to develop resources that encourage deeper learning, bolster community involvement, and share the various comprehensive planning perspectives. These resources will include the following, all considered from the standpoint of a CBO:
  • Video: Offers a compelling narrative that captures viewers' attention.
  • Illustrated Short Story: Depicts technical comprehensive planning concepts and their relevance to everyday life.
  • Workbook: Supplies educational content, step-by-step guidance, and interactive tools, assisting organizations in understanding the comprehensive planning process and engaging the community.
Thank you for taking part in this survey, and we look forward to connecting in the future.

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* 1. Who develops the public engagement plan for your jurisdiction? Could you Provide a weblink to the plan?

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* 2. Do you work directly with any community-based organizations throughout the comprehensive planning update process?

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* 3. If so, please list them.

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* 4. What audiences are you hoping to reach with your engagement?

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* 5. What is the typical duration of the public engagement phase?

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* 6. Does your jurisdiction engage the community in different phases of the update process? (i.e., is engagement a one-off activity, or is it iterative?)

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* 7. Do you typically use online surveys or questionnaires during your engagement phase?

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* 8. How many people do you typically connect with during your engagement phase?

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* 9. Where can community members learn about public engagement opportunities?

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* 10. How do you typically close the feedback loop with community after the adoption phase (i.e., inform the community about what was integrated and what wasn’t)?

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* 11. In your comprehensive plan update process, how many months are typically between the public engagement phase and the adoption phase?

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