Interactive Project Website. We will design and host an interactive Project Website that is linked to the City’s website. We are committed to utilizing the internet to maximize the participation and communication between the City, the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Board of Aldermen, and residents as it relates to the new Comprehensive Plan Update for the duration of the planning process and beyond. This website can be used to post project schedules and meeting dates; display graphics, maps, and draft documents; address frequently asked questions; host a community discussion forum; contain on-line community surveys; and provide a variety of other features. The website will be the “one place” to go to for information regarding the updated Comprehensive Plan Update. Our websites are designed and hosted in house and provided free of charge for our projects.
Interactive Project Website. The CONSULTANT shall develop, host, and maintain an interactive website that will be in use during the entire LRTP update process. The website will allow citizens to interact with the CONSULTANT and the MPO staff as well as be able to access current data, fill out surveys and provide input. The CONSULTANT shall ensure that all public informational materials are available and transferable to the MPO for inclusion on the MPO website after the completion of the LRTP update.
Interactive Project Website. We will design and host an interactive project website that is linked to the City’s existing website. We are committed to using the internet to maximize the participation and communication between the City and its stakeholders, citizens and community leaders. An interactive project website provides a home base for information regarding the new Downtown Plan. This website will be used to promote and popularize the planning process and be used to post project schedules and meeting dates; display graphics, maps, and draft documents; address frequently asked questions; host xxx.xxxxxx; and provide online community surveys. 2b: xxx.xxxxxx – Interactive Web-based Issues Mapping Platform We will feature xxx.xxxxxx, a web-based community issues mapping tool on the interactive project website. Developed by Houseal Lavigne, this tool allows users to identify, map, and comment on geographic areas of concern and valued community amenities. xxx.xxxxxx simplifies the mapping process and familiarizes users with all areas of the community in a manner that is intuitive, interactive, and effective. Input from users allows us to create a composite map of community issues to assist with the establishment of community goals and policies. Working with staff, we will tailor xxx.xxxxxx with tools that allow residents and stakeholders the opportunity to map specific issues, opportunities, assets, and features unique to Downtown Batavia and surrounding neighborhoods. 2c: Online Downtown Questionnaire We will prepare an online questionnaire for the residents and business owners in Batavia to offer their opinion on a range of Downtown-specific topics and issues. The online questionnaire will be easily accessible on the project website. At the close of the questionnaire response period, we will review and summarize results as a gauge of community priorities and issues. 2d: Key Stakeholder Interviews & Topic-Specific Focus Group Discussions (up to 12) Key stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions allow us to obtain first-hand insight into the community from a diverse array of perspectives. Key stakeholder interviews are conducted with one to two participants. Small focus groups are made up of two to three participants gathered around a specific topic. Confidential interviews or topic-specific focus group discussions will be conducted to obtain additional information regarding issues and potentials. We will work with City staff to identify those individuals and groups to be int...
