TOOLKITS, TECHNIQUES, HIGH-TECH AND NON-TRADITIONAL/DIVERSE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HELPS TO MAKE PLANNING ABOUT PEOPLE
Jessica Garrow, principal at Design Workshop, underscored the importance of nuance, within various marginalized groups.
She recalled an online meeting specifically for
individuals and organizations who represent people with disabilities.
“One participant was visually impaired, and we were using
a lot of visuals for the discussion.
We had to slow down and explain each concept to them
because they were not able to see the screen.
This was a good reminder that it’s important to provide
opportunities for community input that are accessible to people from all walks
of life.”
Garrow also reminds planners to connect with everyday
people by avoiding “planner-speak.”
She recalled a time when a member of the community had
received a public notice and was flummoxed by its mention of “FAR in a PUD to
be heard by the PC.”
The point is not so much to spell out Floor Area Ratio,
Planned Unit Development and Planning Commission — but to break down jargon
into wording everyday people can understand.
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