Redevelopment of the GeorgiaPacific Mill Site Fort Bragg
Redevelopment of the Georgia-Pacific Mill Site, Fort Bragg, CA. Options and Alternatives for Public Participation in the Planning Process Neil Peacock
Premise #1: Preeminent Public Interest n Redevelopment of the mill-site will have immense impacts on various quality of life issues for the citizens of Fort Bragg. n n n Employment Opportunity Housing Affordability Coastal Access Revenue Base Civic Assets Community Pride
Premise #2; Civic Engagement n n The public’s interest in redevelopment requires proactive and sustained participation throughout the planning process. Various “participatory mechanisms” should be used to establish community-based goals that can help guide the creation of a specific plan.
Premise #3; Collaborative Potential n Cooperative planning processes can help create win/win outcomes for all stakeholders involved. n The City n n The Community n n Enhanced revenue base, infrastructure improvements, national recognition Coastal access, parks, trails, affordable housing The Property Owner n Project approval & fair market value
A “Community-Based” Perspective on Development n Create Distributive Benefits n n Enhance Participatory Democracy n n n Avoid privileging any particular interest group Serve the diverse segments of the community Create civic assets open to all citizens Involve the community in the decision making process. Active community outreach Guided by Community Established Goals & Objectives
“Community-Based” Development; Examples n Enhancing Social Capital n n n Leverage resources through networking and partnership building Strengthening the community’s capacity to initiate & manage innovative pilot projects Bridging community cleavages through a common sense of civic pride
“Community-Based” Development; Examples n Diversify economic base & widen employment opportunity structure n n n Worker retraining & skills development Small business complex Entrepreneurial incubator High tech infrastructure Wood worker’s cooperative Artist’s collective
“Community-Based” Development; Examples n Create anchored civic assets n Coastal access & a trails system n Arts center & extended educational facilities n Eco-park & community farm n Affordable housing arraignments
A “Community-Based” Approach; Requirements n n Use multiple approaches to solve problems and satisfy needs Build relationships between the various stakeholders involved n Innovative thinking & community visioning n Collaborative decision making processes
Options and Alternatives for Public Participation in the Planning Process
Stake Holder Collaboration n Stakeholder: Anyone who holds a genuine interest in the outcome of the process n The City, The Citizens, The Property Owner, etc. Reaction to conflict VS Proactive dialogue n Satisfy different stakeholder needs with mutual respect & cooperative thinking
Stake Holder Collaboration n n Identify and involve key people, groups, agencies, entities, and relevant partners Form a stakeholder committee to build relationships and operate over time n Share informative resources and creative ideas n Draft update reports and agreement accords
Community Visioning n n Initiate outreach to include a broad cross-section of the community Establish inclusive dialogue to help build consensus around n n Common “quality of life” values The unique identity of Place n Build on local assets n Create an inventory of local resources n Identify the community’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats
Community Visioning n n n Context adaptive Highly publicized Suitable length Goal oriented Long range focus n n A 20, 50, 100 year outlook Involve a trained facilitatorcoordinator to draft, publish, & distribute results
Planning Charette n Brief period of intense activity in an informal, interactive workshop environment n Involving; experts, stakeholders, citizens n Generate ideas & explore options n Establish goals & define objectives n Planning issues & community design
Citizen Advisory Groups n Ad hoc or Open membership n Grass-roots citizen groups Non-profit organizations n Legally constituted & Appointed positions n Planning Commission n Community Development Advisory Board n n Special projects Steering Committee n n General responsibilities Guides policy Planning Task Force n Specific issue
Outreach Methods n Public Forums n Participatory Workshops n Focus Groups n Idea Competitions n Community Survey n Informative Canvasing n Design Modeling
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