Charlotte residents were invited to participate in three community workshops around the city. Two of the workshops began with a presentation from City of Charlotte representatives, informing participants about the purpose of scenario planning; the input collected from the Growing Better Places Game; how the Growth Scenarios were created; and the key takeaways of each scenario. The workshop that took place in Uptown was an informal drop-in where visitors could view the information on boards and discuss their feedback with City Staff and through written input forms.

During all three workshops participants viewed detailed information about each of the four Growth Scenarios laid out on boards. City Staff were available at each set of boards to answer questions and listen to the community’s input. Participants were also given input forms, that asked specific questions about each scenario and also gave the community space to write iOh n additional comments as well. The feedback received on these input forms can be found on the following pages. At the end of the workshops (excepting the drop-in workshop), the participants re-gathered to discuss the scenarios and provide additional feedback. The team recorded people’s feedback on a wall graphic as it was communicated. The City also presented information about the next steps of the Plan and ways for residents to stay updated on the process and results.

To maximize participation and account for a variety of community needs, all three workshops included refreshments, childcare, and a gallery of boards in English and Spanish presenting important plan information and staffed by City representatives. Venues were ADA accessible and interpretation services were offered.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Common themes expressed during the community workshops included the following:
• Aspects of the scenarios should be combined to better address equity
• East Charlotte needs more jobs growth
• Transit access is key
• The BAU Scenario does not meet residents’ needs