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| Clients & Related Projects - Public Education & Outreach |
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City of Chino - General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report The Solis Group, as part of the Design, Community and Environment, Inc. Team, facilitated outreach workshops for the City of Chino's General Plan Update. TSG conducted grassroots outreach, specifically targeting underrepresented constituencies and areas. The team attended local meetings, set up information booths and went door to door to local business/commercial and specific residential areas to distribute information about the General Plan update process. In addition, the team compiled an outreach database, for which information was collected during the door-to-door outreach.
Montebello/Commerce Commuter Rail Station The Solis Group created and conducted an effective outreach and public relations campaign to market the Montebello Link Smart Shuttle to local businesses and residents. TSG staff developed a comprehensive marketing and informational campaign to introduce this new service, which included the development of press releases, flyers and a toll free number that takes reservations and provides specific information on schedules and policies. TSG made informational presentations to local business owners, potential riders and interested members of the public, in the weeks prior and immediately following the launch of this new service. All printed material and presentations were prepared and conducted in both English and Spanish. Furthermore, TSG coordinated all logistics relating to the grand opening event of the Montebello/Commerce Metrolink Station, which required close coordination with Metrolink, Montebello Police/Fire/and Sheriffs Departments, City staff, elected officials and vendors.
Eastside Metro Rail - Community Linkages Project, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) As a sub-consultant to Murakawa Communications, TSG managed the Eastside community / stakeholder outreach activities for the planned MTA Eastside Metro Rail Project that will extend from Downtown Los Angeles and end at the eastbound Boyle Heights rail station. In efforts to facilitate a public participation program that includes community input from the communities surrounding the proposed MTA rail stations, (i.e. linking the communities) TSG has conducted meetings and interviews with community stakeholders in order to educate the community about the planned project and obtain public input regarding project alternatives and recommendations.
I-710 Corridor Study, Southern California Association of Governments TSG integrated public input and built consensus among stakeholders in order to identify mitigation opportunities for corridor improvements. TSG organized and conducted Informal Value Analysis workshops, developed marketing and community relations collateral, developed a telephone hotline, and conducted community forums that focused on Environmental Justice issues relative to how the I-710 study addressed unique transportation challenges facing ethnic, low-income and transit-dependent communities.
Montebello Bus Stop Improvement Project The Solis Group provided community outreach/stakeholder relations and construction management support services to the City of Montebello. The City upgraded 175 city bus stop locations, which included the installation of new bus stop shelters, concrete pavers, and related amenities. TSG conducted grassroots outreach in the surrounding neighborhoods, attended neighborhood meetings, developed surveys for community forum participants, and organized and conducted large public forums in the project area. The outreach itself consisted of informing the local community of the proposed development, gathering feedback, and determining what combination of design elements would best be accepted by local residents. TSG also provided other construction management support services to the City, such as contract administration, contract compliance, database development and support, and the development of the contract bid documents for the project.
Community Outreach for EIR Acceptance, JARCO Commercial Real Estate, Inc. TSG was responsible for conducting pre-EIR/CEQA community outreach for this proposed mixed-use development in the Eastern California San Gabriel Valley. Results of this effort would assure the acceptance of the planned Environmental Impact Report. TSG conducted grassroots outreach in the surrounding neighborhoods, attended neighborhood meetings, developed surveys for community forum participants, and organized and conducted large public forums in the project area. The outreach itself consisted of informing the local community of the proposed development, gathering feedback, and determining what combination of design elements would best be accepted by local residents.
Strategic Planning, Metropolitan Water District (MWD) TSG assisted the MWD Board of Directors, staff, and member agencies in preparing a strategic plan to guide MWD into the 21st Century. TSG performed stakeholder identification, personal interviews, public meetings and data evaluation and reporting. TSG conducted public education and stakeholder information workshops about the MWD Strategic Planning process, serving to create a more informed user base as well as yield public feedback related to the planning and implementation process. TSG was responsible the development, coordination and execution of these public workshops, which were conducted in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. TSG's unique ability to relate to MWD professionals as well as average citizens and customers, helped MWD to refine and strengthen their goals for the new millennium and improve relations with the concerned public. MWD used this information gathered on public perception of their operations to develop new programs and projects, as well as adapting current operations to meet the needs of city stakeholders.
Youth 'n Motion Community Outreach Program, Orange Country Transportation Authority, CA TSG assisted in the development of OCTA's first Youth Outreach Program geared to increase youth & minority population bus rider ship. In conjunction with OCTA's Marketing Department, TSG assisted with the Outreach Program's initial design, development of presentation materials and educational brochures, and coordination/facilitation of numerous community meetings throughout Orange County.
Public Relations and Community Outreach The Solis Group provided community outreach and public relations for SCAG activities and infrastructure improvements within the City of South Gate. TSG prepared all communications/marketing/outreach material. TSG reviewed all infrastructure specifications to determine impacts on the community and coordinated meetings with local stakeholders and the City Council Members.
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