Engagement
The Make It Chino! General Plan employed seven key elements of engagement: Project Branding, Educational Materials, Town Staff & Elected Officials Engagment, Sterring Committee, Focus Group Engagement, Public Engagement, and Joint Workshops and Public Hearings. Each was integral to understanding and incorporating the goals and needs of the community as well as ensuring the success of the General Plan when it goes to the voters.
IDPlaces – The interactive IDPlaces mapping tool gave the public the ability to identify issues and opportunities on a dynamic, web-based map and provides the community with multiple ways to voice their issues related to specific geographic locations. The app allowed participants to mark the geographic area where the issue or opportunity exists, add comments, or upload images and documents to create a more interactive experience. Comments were then available for other users to see, creating a collaborative platform.
Community Questionnaire – A questionnaire for residents and business owners was developed to get input on desires for inclusion in the General Plan. The questionnaire was distributed to attendees at the first community meeting and posted online for those unable to attend the meeting.