AGENDA - San Antonio Housing Authority

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT3Community Engagement“I think I heard you say” was the phrase repeated by facilitators throughout the Community Engagementprocess. Throughout the process, the values of listening well, seeking understanding,transparency and mutual respect guided the planning work. Maintaining these values will lead tothe transformational impact sought by all stakeholders. The plan was not imposed on residentsand neighbors by “outsiders,” but created with the participation of area business owners, educators,students, and families livingor working in the neighborhood.There were many people whocontributed to this plan throughtheir participation in communitymeetings, focus groups, and committeeand work sessions. Morethan 300 community membersattended one or all thirty (30)planning meetings. The PlanningTeam held 30 meetings betweenMarch 2011 and April 2012.EASTSIDE CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION PLAN3