REMARKS
Community engagement and feedback for the rezoning project
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Council Member Farías describes the extensive community outreach process undertaken to inform the design features of the rezoning plan. She highlights the multiple opportunities provided for constituents to discuss the proposals and provide feedback.
- Four in-person and virtual events were hosted in Rochester
- Feedback was gathered on community space needs, infrastructure enhancements, and current community investments
- The process ensured direct community input on maintaining the culture of the shared community
Amanda Farías
0:10:23
The design features the design features laid out in this plan are informed by the extensive community outreach I initiated along with the city council planning and land use teams.
0:10:33
Over the last several months, I hosted 4 in person and virtual events in Rochester, allowing my constituents multiple opportunities to discuss the proposals with the Department of City Planning And Local Developers.
0:10:44
This was critical in ensuring neighbors could provide direct feedback on the essential aspects of maintaining the culture of our shared community.
0:10:51
We heard feedback on the type of community space needed, what types of infrastructure enhancements we'd like to see, and have detailed conversations about investments that are needed throughout the communities currently.