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To emphasize a broad-based inclusion of the community, the outreach and engagement process has entailed close coordination with MPDC and the Steering Committee. Activities included meetings with the Steering Committee, confidential interviews with key community leaders, a public kick-off meeting, a focus group with property owners and local businesses, an online survey, social media, and other targeted outreach activities. The following provides a summary of what has been done so far. Outreach activities will continue during the course of the planning process. Since the start of the formal planning process, over 672 residents and stakeholders have participated (see Table 3.1).

Table 3.1 Early Public Participation and Engagement 

Public Engagement Activities Number of Participants
First Steering Committee Meeting 12
Stakeholder Interviews 17
Public Kick-off Meeting 100
MetroQuest Survey 462
Web site visits 2,131
Completed Survey 462
Focus Group with Property and Business Owners 18
Targeted Presentations 63
Total 672

Source: CMAP and MetroQuest


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