Silvia Vargas, FAICP | Fostering Inclusive Workplaces to Benefit Employees and Constituents

v

Principal Planner Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. B.A. Arch Studies, University of Kansas Master of Urban Planning, University of Kansas

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

Regional Plans Comprehensive + Land Use Plans Strategic Plans Transportation Plans Downtown Plans Housing + Neighborhood Plans Waterfront Plans Parks + Recreation Master Plans Campus Master Plans Site Development Plans Municipal Planning and Zoning Administration Zoning Codes, Design Guidelines, Public Engagement

One of my favorite things - Giving Back to the Profession!

• Local APA Section Chair • Florida APA Executive Committee • Commissioner, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) • Member/Chair/Co-chair, AICP Exam Committee • AAF Sustainable Cities Academy • ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative • AIA Architects in the Making Summer Camp • Chair, FAICP Nominating Committee for APA’s Women and Planning Division • Director at Large, American Planning Association Board of Directors • Chair, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee

v

Equity in the Comprehensive Plan: Process / Engagement

Strive for fair representation of all stakeholders and interests.

Do the homework - Understand context and history (previous engagement efforts).

Support the participation of anyone who may be marginalized or underrepresented.

Provide fair access to facilities and services.

Create a range of engagement opportunities.

Build trust.

Source: Montgomery County, MD., Screenshot of the Equity Focus Areas Analysis and Story Map. https://montgomeryplanning.org/blog-design/2021/07/a-data-driven-approach-to-

Inclusiveness…  Representation in outreach materials  ADA compliance  Multilingual outreach  Multiple opportunities and means to participate  Meeting conveniences  Use of visualization tools  High-tech mixed with low-tech and high-touch tools  User-friendly documents

Photo source: Silvia Vargas for Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.