The Spectrum of Public Engagement

International Association for Public Participation's (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation was designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the public’s role in any public participation process. The Spectrum is used internationally, and it is found in public participation plans around the world.

For the Chamberbrook Business and Arts District Community Engagement, the team focused on informing, consulting, and involving the community in preliminary discussion to assist in creating the guidebook and next steps.

As the project continues, we encourage residents and business owners review the Guide for Change section and be inspired to take ownership of the engagement process moving forward to successfully achieve a community-led plan.

INFORM To provide balanced and objective information in a timeline manner

INFORM What we did: • Virtual Community Meeting • In-Person Community Event • Social Media Outreach • Email Outreach • Civic Association Outreach • In-person Outreach (Residents &

Businesses) • Delivered informational flyers to local companies • Displayed flyers on the Chamberlayne

Ave. corridor and Brookland Park Blvd. commercial corridor.

INFORM CONSULT INVOLVE COLLABORATE EMPOWER

CONSULT To obtain feedback on analysis, issues, alternatives, and decisions INVOLVE To work with the public to make sure that concerns and aspirations are considered and understood COLLABORATE To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision-making EMPOWER To place final decision-making in the hands of the public

CONSULT What we did: • Virtual Community Meeting • In-Person Community Event • Community Survey INVOLVE What we did: • Virtual Community Meeting • In-Person Community Event