BEST PRACTICES
SITE DESIGN The design phase should involve a multi-disciplinary team in a participatory process to identify community needs and develop a well-informed, community supported vision for the project. The multiple benefits green infrastructure can provide to the community can be highlighted and communicated to the community through continued and meaningful engagement and demonstration projects. These steps will lead to a detailed plan that can be actualized and that considers equitable access to the site, both which are critical to a successful project.
ARCHITECT
ENGINEER
Listen to and Empower the Community
COMMUNITY PARKS MEMBER DEPARTMENT
Involve a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Design for Equity and Inclusivity
Support Public Health
“Biddable” and “Buildable” Designs
Communicate the Benefits Rain Garden
Establish a Demonstration Project Plan for Connectivity and Accessibility
Dialogue sessions, public meetings, visioning sessions, and engaging the community in the design is an important element in improving beneficial environmental and social outcomes in underserved communities.55, 56 (APA, 2007a; APA, 2007b).
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