Envision Eugene set out to use a more collaborative public involvement approach than typical land use projects. The Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) of the state Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) thinks that is a good thing!  The committee recently awarded Envision Eugene its annual STAR Award for citizen involvement in land use.

CIAC members noted that Envision Eugene is innovative, represents substantial effort and commitment, and has demonstrated successful results.

The Envision Eugene Public Involvement Team used the following public engagement methods:

• Community Resource Group of over 60 community members with various point of view
• Listening Interviews with individuals and interested groups, boards and commissions
• Monthly E-Newsletter to over 400 people
• Public workshops and open houses
• Redevelopment Tour for the Community Resource Group, with self-guided option for anyone using Google Maps
• Art class projects on Envision Eugene  with 100 sixth graders, and High School Art Contest
• Facebook page with over 250 fans
• Comprehensive website at www.envisioneugene.org
• On-line surveys and comment forms
• Videos of project events and neighborhood outreach, posted on the website, YouTube and facebook
• Co-sponsor of guest speakers with Transportation Planning and Lane Transit District
• Presentations to Neighborhood Groups, University of Oregon Classes, and other groups
• City Club Programs, rebroadcast on Community Radio KLCC

The award will be presented to CRG participants and city staff in Salem on June 22.  For more information, contact Terri Harding, Envision Eugene Public Involvement manager, at terri.l.harding@ci.eugene.or.us or 541-682-5635.

Photo of Envision Eugene Community Resource Group