2020.12.07 Council Agenda Item 5
Summary
Update on the Community Vision and Values project.
A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).
ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Description
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide regular project updates. Even though no Council action is anticipated, public comment will be taken.
Background
This project was last discussed by the Council on November 9, 2020.
A project web portal was launched on October 16 providing initial community input opportunities. Messages announcing this portal have been distributed through various Town communication channels.
Community Survey
The first survey of the Vision & Values Project was launched on November 12.This initial survey is an important opportunity for residents to share their hopes and concerns for the future of Falmouth. The responses to this first survey will be used to help frame future community engagement around the Vision & Values process. To date, nearly 450 residents have taken the survey. The survey is currently scheduled to close on December 31, 2020 but the deadline may be extended to encourage increased participation.
Community Connectors
A new phase of engagement, Community Connectors will be launched this week. Residents are encouraged to sign up to help spread the word and engage friends, family, and neighbors in taking part in the Vision and Values project.
Current Schedule
- December 7, 2020
- Town Council Meeting Update
- December 2020:
- Virtual Future Driver Focus Groups Held
- December 31, 2020
- Deadline to Complete Community Survey
- End of December 2020:
- Preparation of Benchmark Report
- January and February 2021
- Falmouth Future Think Tank Held (Virtual or In-Person)
- Scenarios of the Future Report