Source: Robert Woods Johnson Foundation Equity is when all members of a community work together to create access to an inclusive, resource-rich environment that recognizes and removes barriers. It means fair treatment for all parts of a community, not certain groups. Here’s an example: a sidewalk with a curb is something you may not think about if you have a fully-abled …
Project Update: Ambassador & Strategic Advisors Meeting Recap
On February 12, the city hosted a meeting for the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Ambassadors and Strategic Advisors, and over 100 people attended to talk about the draft policy framework and Place Types. The presentation, policy framework, and Place Types cards are available to download at the links below. Intro Presentation Draft Place Types Palette Cards Draft Policy Framework Wheel …
Phase 2 Recap
Phase 2 Results & Phase 3 Kickoff! Phase 2 Recap As we start the new year, there is a lot of information to share about the input received during Phase 2! Growing Better Places A fun and engaging way to plan for the future, Growing Better Places allowed the community to define and implement growth strategies for Charlotte over the next 20 years. …
Charlotte Growth Game
Game purpose and objectives Fill existing gaps in infrastructure and amenities that could complete several of Charlotte’s neighborhoods Ensure that new development results in benefits for existing and new residents and that neighborhoods align with the community vision and goals expressed throughout Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Plan process Allocate the projected number of housing units and jobs for Charlotte in …
Community Engagement Summary: Phase 2
Phase 2 Recap As we start the new year, there is a lot of information to share about the input received during Phase 2! Community Engagement Summary The 2040 Comprehensive Plan team held pop-up meetings and hosted three workshops, and surveys were collected to better understand how Charlotteans want to see their city grow. Four concepts for how and where the city can …
STRATEGIC ADVISORS MEETING RESULTS
After the first draft of the Policy Framework was created, a meeting with the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan Strategic Advisors, a group of 143+ volunteers who have experience or interest in the five vision elements of the Plan, gathered and reviewed the preliminary Framework. The Advisors viewed a presentation that summarized the Plan efforts and input to-date to help …
Growth Options Survey & Meeting Recap
Did you miss the workshops on October 8th and 9th? Watch a recap of the presentation, and then take our growth options survey to tell us which scenario you want to see for Charlotte’s future!Contact us: Email: cltfuture2040@charlottenc.gov Phone: 704.336.2205 Address: 600 E 4th St, Charlotte NC, 28202 Did you miss the workshops on October 8th and 9th? Watch a recap of the presentation, and then take our …
Growth Scenario Pop-Ups
October 11th – December 3rd 2019Emojis, stickers, quizzes, and comments – lots of ways to tell us your thoughts on Charlotte’s Future. Phase 2 engagement included several different pop-up exercises, covering each main topic covered during the phase, including neighborhood completeness, the board game input, and the Growth Scenarios. These activities gave Charlotte residents a fun, non-traditional way of providing …
GROWTH SCENARIO WORKSHOPS
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 …
ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS’ WORKSHOPS
A key aspect of Plan engagement during Phase 2 included working with elected and appointed officials’. Having Charlotte’s City Council and Planning Commission involved in the process means the Plan can benefit from their unique perspectives and also helps to ensure their ownership of the Plan. During this phase of engagement the elected and appointed officials’ reviewed the results of …