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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Engagement Plan 9-16 (pdf) 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN BARNSTABLE LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A Local Comprehensive Plan is a process that acknowledges complex community systems, relationships, and decisions and that culminates in a document to guide Barnstable's future. As the largest town on Cape Cod, the Town of Barnstable is a unique community, comprised of seven villages. The Local Comprehensive Planning Committee supported by Town Planning & Development staff aim to facilitate equitable outreach opportunities throughout the process. This Local Comprehensive Plan update will invite community members to reflect on natural, built, and community systems at work locally, in the context of the Town of Barnstable and the Cape Cod region, as well as global trends and challenges. In addition to overarching inclusion through engagement opportunities, the Local Comprehensive Plan Process is concerned with these related issues:  Equity: all groups may impact the Local Comprehensive Plan through an iterative, collaborative process so that it may include year-round residents, seasonal residents, and individuals employed in Barnstable.  Sustainability & Responsibility: the needs of today's Barnstable residents will not compromise the lives of future residents. PURPOSES OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community engagement will be iterative while developing the Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan. Data and information from institutions and agencies are essential in this project; stil l, the personal knowledge of people familiar with Barnstable and its villages matters even more. The engagement process will occur through community outreach and activities established by the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee (LCPC) with the following purposes in mind:  Evaluate the goals and accomplishments of the 2010 Local Comprehensive Plan and additional local plans.  Identify and involve individuals who are passionate and invested in the future of Barnstable.  Listen to Barnstable residents and those familiar with the Town about the community's current and anticipated needs.  Incorporate disproportionately affected groups, such as people with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), people with disabilities, or low-income individuals, in community conversations about ongoing decisions and projects.  Consult institutions of Barnstable that offer social services and resources, including faith-based organizations, housing agencies, and community organizations. Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 2  Engage youth and children and recognize the importance of their voices in informing our future  Analyze the community's feedback and discussions gathered through various participation methods, including in-person, online, and hybrid means.  Convey the results of community engagement to the community, organizations, and the Town's decision-makers. STAKEHOLDERS, ADVOCATES, ADVISORS, DECISION-MAKERS People with interest in the Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan and its results will have opportunities to participate in the planning process. Stakeholders As used in this Local Comprehensive Planning Process, "stakeholder" means:  Individuals who live or work in Barnstable.  Village Civic Associations  Active businesses, storefronts, and vendors.  Home and landowners who maintain their properties as second homes or rental properties.  Faith-based communities.  Community groups and organizations Advocates and Established Community Relationships These are organizations or individuals who can assist with outreach and communication throughout this process.  All Town Departments  Barnstable Public Schools  Barnstable Adult Community Center, Hyannis Youth & Community Center  Town Boards, Committees, and Commissions, including Youth Commission  Town Councilors  Village Civic Associations  Organizations serving low- or moderate-income people, Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, people of all abilities, senior citizens, and other members of protected classes in Barnstable.  Agencies and non-profit organizations that promote justice, equity, and inclusion in their mission.  Institutions and not-for profit organizations including lakes and ponds associations, Barnstable Land Trust, Association to Preserve Cape Cod, Housing Assistance Corporation, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Historical Societies, Chambers of Commerce, Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District, and others identified through the community connections effort. Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 3 Advisors, Contributors, Decision-makers The Local Comprehensive Planning Committee (LCPC), a steering committee appointed to lead the Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan process, is comprised of residents from the seven villages of varying ages, backgrounds, and interests. The Barnstable Town Manager assembled this group through an extensive application and interview process. Local Comprehensive Planning Committee representatives meet monthly (or as necessary) in Barnstable Town Hall (or other locations open and accessible to the public) with interested residents, Planning & Development Department staff, and the consulting team to review progress and plan opportunities for public outreach throughout the project timeline, and ultimately recommend a local comprehensive plan. Barnstable municipal staff act as guidance throughout this plan. The Local Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is a flexible group of engaged residents who expressed early interest in participation in the local comprehensive planning process. Those individuals who were asked to participate on an LCP Advisory Committee level will be kept informed of all meetings and engagement activities. The Advisory Committee will play an invaluable role as ambassadors for the Local Comprehensive Plan and contribute to outreach efforts by keeping their networks informed and assisting at events when needed. The Barnstable Town Council has final approval of the Local Comprehensive Plan. The Town also seeks to submit the final Local Comprehensive Plan to the Cape Cod Commission for certification. Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 4 RESOURCES, SCALE OF ENGAGEMENT, PROJECT SCHEDULE RESOURCES The Barnstable Department of Planning and Development shall assist the Committee by coordinating this Local Comprehensive Plan to envision and a collective and conscious future of Barnstable under the guidance of the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee. The Town of Barnstable is funding Phase I with local resources and has engaged a team of consultants led by Barrett Planning Group. Should the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee identify the need for additional resources to carry out their work, those resource requests should be made to the Town Manager, via designated staff, for consideration. SCALE OF ENGAGEMENT Engagement opportunities will draw the participation of full-time and seasonal residents and individuals employed in Barnstable as well as visitors, stakeholders, and communit y organizations. LCPC members will seek to begin and guide conversations about the community's future by elevating voices in Barnstable and transforming individuals' vision into action. PROJECT SCHEDULE Community engagement will be iterative, continuous, and often conducted through both in person and virtual communication methods due to some residents' difficultly or inability to attend in person meetings or seasonal residence. The first phase of this effort includes raising education and awareness of the Town’s existing condition and assessing the needs of the residents and villages. The product of the initial phase will be a summary of existing conditions and a vision statement or statements. A vision statement expresses the shared values of the community for future growth and development and resource protection and represents a growth policy for the community. Task Timeline Description of Task Kickoff & Outreach Strategy July - August  Engagement Plan  Social & Organizational Network Exploration Local Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions Assessments and Public Participation September - October  Community Forums & Village Civic Association Meetings  Community Comment Walls & Display Boards  Site Visits, Coffee Hours, & Tabling Events  Connect to Religious Institutions  Saturdays on Main Street Pop-Up  Community Surveys  Second Round Interviews: Deeper Dive Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 5 Vision Statement November December - January  Visioning Breakout Discussions  Draft Vision Statement(s) Released  Final Vision Statement(s) Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 6 COMMUNICATIONS Information about the Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan will be made available through the website hosted by the Town of Barnstable: https://barnstablelcp.com/ In addition:  The Local Comprehensive Planning Committee and Barnstable Planning & Development staff will receive the consulting team's materials with consistent branding elements for print and online publication.  Barnstable Local Comprehensive Planning Committee members will display information about meetings, engagement opportunities, and community survey opportunities through flyers, posters display boards, email communication, and social media. Display locations include associated institutions, including Barnstable Town Hall, public libraries, Town community buildings, Hyannis Youth & Community Center and the Barnstable Adult Community Center.  Meeting agendas and signs will be arranged and posted by the Town in advance of all community forums and engagement opportunities in the form of: o Official Flyer Announcements o Locations routinely used by the Town for public service announcements o Sandwich Boards  Postcards or other direct mailings to residents at landmarks and major town-wide efforts  Organizations identified in the ‘Advocates and Established Community Relationships’ section with regular newsletters will also receive periodic newsletter content in electronic form, or printed materials as requested. SOCIAL MEDIA: TWITTER/INSTAGRAM The Town of Barnstable will convey information regarding Local Comprehensive Plan meetings, events, and engagement through the following social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/townofbarnstable/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnstableMA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/townofbarnstable/?hl=en Social media content may include videos and recorded messages in other languages. BARNSTABLE LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN NEWSLETTER The Town of Barnstable will use its Local Comprehensive Plan newsletter email to inform interested parties of Local Comprehensive Plan updates and outreach events. Individuals may sign up on the Local Comprehensive Plan website through the following link: https://barnstablelcp.com/stay-connected/ The Town will have other Town Departments, Boards, and Committees convey Local Comprehensive Plan information in their newsletters and emails, including: Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 7  Barnstable Weekly e-news  Barnstable Public Schools  Barnstable Council on Aging  Discover Barnstable Podcast Translation of Phase I materials inviting participation and public involvement will be facilitated in Barnstable's top languages as directed by the Town of Barnstable and resident feedback. Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT APPROACH OVERVIEW Principles important in the Local Comprehensive Plan include:  An equitable approach considers future generations and all development methods in this process.  Pursuit of active and constructive input from stakeholders, advocates, and participants will be sought and reflected in the plan after attentive outreach.  The development of community knowledge and leadership that strengthens the Town's capacity to lead responsible future development.  The consistent monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment of community engagement to ensure effective planning and representative participation. The community engagement approach was designed with several considerations:  Equity. A Local Comprehensive Plan process aims to advance equity by intentionally including and elevating the voices of seasonal and full-time residents. The consulting team will analyze participation to identify barriers to community contact and overcome hindrances with a defined strategy.  Community Health Considerations. Cognizant of the COVID-19 pandemic, LCPC members and municipal planning representatives will facilitate in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous means for varying degrees of participants' comfort.  Barnstable Planning and Development department will enable the dissemination of project materials and relevant past plans through a project website and with the help of local institutions. Institutions with consistent newsletters and notice boards will assist in overcoming digital and language barriers across Barnstable. Barriers may cause people to disengage from the Local Comprehensive Plan process. To help bridge these gaps, community members and the project team will employ linguistic specialists to assist in the case of language barriers.  Translation of Phase I materials inviting participation and public involvement will be facilitated in Barnstable's top languages as directed by the Town of Barnstable and resident feedback.  Access to Information. Town staff will post interim draft documents and the final Local Comprehensive Plan on the project website: barnstablelcp.com/  The Town of Barnstable will make all meetings available for public attendance , live broadcast whenever possible, and recorded so they may be accessible online and included in the final plan appendix.  Community meetings hosted by the Town will offer a child-friendly environment and include refreshments whenever feasible.  Multiple Opportunities. There will be various engagement opportunities accessible to the public so they may attend outreach events as their schedules permit. Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 9 ENGAGEMENT BY ACTIVITY & MODE OF PARTICIPATION Social & Organizational Network Exploration – Appendix 1 This phase aims to orient Barnstable's existing social and organizational networks within the Local Comprehensive Planning process. Representatives, advocates, and individuals will participate in interviews about existing infrastructure, economic drivers, resource networks, and perceived challenges. Participants will be asked for referrals to additional stakeholders to uncover the existing resource infrastructure within Barnstable. Anticipated Schedule: August 2022 Second Round Interviews: Deeper Dive Underrepresented groups will be sought during this second round of organizational interviews. Interviews with hard-to-reach residents may best occur in centralized locations where disenfranchised individuals may already gather, including the public library, senior center, or sports league complexes. Difficult-to-reach populations include:  Low-income Households  Households with Children  Older Adults  Renters (large multi-family buildings and smaller units)  Populations with English as their second language  Newcomers to Barnstable  BIPOC Individuals Anticipated Schedule: September-October 2022 Community Forums & Village Civic Association Meetings Comprehensive plans can be intimidating to a community; the idea of planning actions that impact the next generation may apply pressure through unclear expectations on citizens and the process. Community forums may act as an introduction to the Local Comprehensive Planning process, alleviating some stress by starting the conversation and clarifying how the public may participate. Additional community forums may also allow for presenting existing conditions to the public. Anticipated Schedule: September & October 2022 Small – Medium Size Groups  "Take Me on a Tour" Mapping Exercise  Prompt – If you were to have a close friend or relative cut their visit to Barnstable short, from a week to a mere weekend, where would you bring them? What would you prioritize showing them? Are there any sights you would want to steer clear of? *Individuals may decide the season.  Materials – Small individual maps with some labeled locations, writing utensils, and supplies to mark up the maps (markers, sticky notes, dots).  Audience – Non-Profit Group Meetings, Village Associations, and High School Students. Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 10  Appreciative Inquiry  Prompt – Appendix 2  Materials – Large flipcharts for note taking & writing utensils for notetaking  Audience – Non-Profit Group Meetings, Village Associations, General Public, and Students of any age.  SWOT Analysis  Prompt – What are some strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, or threats to Barnstable? Please use your sticker dots to acknowledge some of the points you agree with today.  Materials – Large flipcharts for note taking, writing utensils, dots  Audience – Non-Profit Group Meetings & Village Civic Associations Community Mapping Exercises Community members form associations with locations daily; understanding where individuals label different neighborhoods in communities opens the door for storytelling and familiarizes the consulting team with the community. After distinguishing neighborhoods, individuals may also determine areas that are personal treasures, full of potential, or a perceived challenge in this planning process. Community Comment Walls & Display Boards A public location for asynchronous comments keeps residents engaged in the Local Comprehensive Plan process between general forms and outreach events. The comment wall may prompt individuals with a variety of visioning and more specific questions that align with the planned timeline. Display boards will be in central locations such as Town Hall, the Adult Community Center, Hyannis Youth and Community Center, other community buildings and various public libraries.  Prompts: Map-Based  What is your favorite place in Barnstable?  What is your favorite road to go down?  What are some of the highlights of Barnstable? Anticipated Schedule: September-October 2022 Community Photo Competition – Appendix 3 A community photo competition is always an exciting way to make residents and visitors aware of the ongoing planning process and allow for them to see their artwork in the final Local Comprehensive Plan report document. See appendix 3 for the full contest rules and regulations. Site Visits, Coffee Hours, & Tabling Events Reaching individuals in a large community with a village orientation and seasonal population can be complex, especially when competing with the area's special events and landscapes. It is crucial to meet residents where they are during the most prominent season and establish a consistent event presence. Site visits, tabling events, coffee hours, and other outreach activities may include: Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 11  Public Libraries  Main Street Events  Village Civic Association meetings & events  Homeowners Associations & Block Parties  Community Centers  Yacht & Sailing Clubs  Popular Beaches  Hyannis Youth & Community Center and Village community buildings  Youth Sporting Events  Farmer's Markets  Local Coffee Shops Anticipated Schedule: Fall 2022 Connect to Religious Institutions – Appendix 1 Religious institutions offer their spaces as settings for gathering and worship in communities. Many may allow representatives from the Local Comprehensive Plan to spread awareness about the process or collaborate on visioning outreach. Saturdays on Main Street Pop-Up & Tabling Events Barnstable is known for its many "Main Street" events that occur through the late spring, summer, and autumn months. In partnering with Hyannis Main Street and additional Busine ss Improvement Districts, members of the LCPC may remain in the minds of citizens and attract individuals to larger community forums. Tabling Activities  Poetry Contest  Prompt – Write us a poem about your Barnstable. *Could display existing art, poetry, and short stories about Barnstable on the table.  Materials – Colorful paper & writing utensils  Audience – Creative Individuals & young children  Barnstable Jeopardy *Requires the Category & Question Creation  Prompt – Test your knowledge about Barnstable & its seven villages  Materials – Electronic Jeopardy Set-up, small white boards & markers, small prizes  Audience – Locals, Repeat Visitors, and School Children studying local history.  Barnstable Puzzles  Prompt – Word Searches, Scrambles, or Crosswords that are Barnstable specific  Materials – Printed Puzzle Handouts & Writing Utensils  Audience – Puzzles may vary in difficulty for a variety of audiences Anticipated Schedule: Fall 2022 Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 12 Community Surveys Surveys are an essential part of the planning process for individuals who cannot attend or participate during in-person outreach opportunities, especially when keeping seasonal residents incorporated in the process. The consulting team will aid in the creation and launch of a visioning survey during the fall season to continue engagement with full-time and seasonal residents. Anticipated Schedule: October 2022 Visioning Breakout Discussions After completing a community introduction, forums, and surveys, the LCPC, and consulting team will facilitate visioning breakout sessions to reflect on community feedback and participation. Anticipated Schedule: December – January 2022 Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 13 OUTREACH TOOLS & ADDRESSING THE PUBLIC What is a Local Comprehensive Plan? The Cape Cod Commission describes a Local Comprehensive Plan as an opportunity for a community to outline its vision, plan for growth and change, and protect resources as a community on Cape Cod over the next ten years. The Town has hired a consulting team led by Barrett Planning Group to support the "Phase I" planning process by assisting with community engagement and preparing an inventory of existing conditions. Planning for Barnstable's future will mean understanding existing conditions, identifying the goals and expectations of community members, and adapting to changes in a sustainable way. When complete, the Local Comprehensive Plan will consist of six components: 1. Vision Statement 2. Existing Conditions 3. Goals 4. Capital Facilities Plan 5. Housing Plan 6. Targeted Action Plan As of Fall 2022, Barnstable's Local Comprehensive Plan is in the visioning and assessment phase. The consultants have begun interviewing residents and other stakeholders in the seven villages to identify the Town's strengths and challenges and to inform the assessment of existing conditions. While the consulting team is gathering baseline information, the LCP Steering Committee and Planning and Development Department staff will be shepherding most of the community engagement work that will inform the vision and goals of the plan. What is a Vision Statement? A vision statement expresses the community's values in the face of development and resource protection. While building consensus around a vision can be challenging, differences in opinion or vision enrich the community conversation and allow many perspectives to be heard. When attempting to key into a community's vision, it is essential to keep things broad. Ask folks, "what is your vision for Barnstable for the next 10-15 years?" Let them decide if their vision is general or specific to one of the six parts or three topic areas: built, cultural, and natural systems. If they need further prompting, you can ask them if they have heard about the Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan and explain a little about the plan's topics or the current vision process. The visioning process requires representative outreach that includes many voices; let each person know their perspective matters. Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 14 Craft an Elevator Pitch 1. Introduce yourself, people may recognize you from around Town, but it is always good to start with your name and role. "Hi, my name is John, and I am a volunteer with the Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan." 2. Get to the point, "Barnstable is starting a Local Comprehensive Plan looking ahead at the next ten years. It will cover things across the Town that fall under built, cultural, and natural resources. 3. Ask a question, "How do you want to see Barnstable evolve over the next ten years?" 4. Call them to action! Request they scan a QR code to answer a survey, fill out a comment card, or invite them to an upcoming outreach event. Practice a couple of times to find the right inflections. It is important to stay conversational and speak clearly. Aim for a pitch lasting between 30 and 60 seconds. Additional Notes Make contact with folks early. If they are not interested in your event at first, a brief "hello" or "how are you" may break the ice. If they pass you a second time, they may be more likely to approach you because of that first hello. Know your audience. As a member of the Barnstable community, you know what topics may drive people away from your event. Keep things general at first; asynchronous and informational engagement should not drum up too much contention. For these types of engagement activities, it can be beneficial to get people talking about what they value or appreciate about Barnstable. Ultimately, implementing the LCP will involve building on Barnstable's strengths, so it makes sense to understand how people see those strengths as early as possible in the community conversation process. If things digress down a negative path, you may redirect by highlighting your role as a volunteer on the committee. The plan is a product of the Town, but Barnstable constructed this committee, so residents are at the helm. Otherwise, focus on making quality contact through follow-up questions, eye contact, and body language that shows you are interested in what they have to say (reassuring nods go far). Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 15 APPENDIX 1 - SOCIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK EXPLORATION Stakeholders Healthcare providers Treatment Centers Village Civic Associations Waterfront Businesses Historical Societies Cape Cod Hospital Town departments Cape Cod Gateway Airport Cultural organizations Housing Assist Corp Social service agencies Non-profit & charitable organizations Parent & teacher organizations Rotary Club Health Ministry Town Councilors Tales of Cape Cod Veterans Local Artists Zion Museum Osterville Men’s Club Osterville Anglers Club Hyannis Chamber of Commerce Barnstable Economic Development Council Homebuilders Emergency services personnel Homeless individuals Libraries Public & Private Schools Nursery Schools Farmers Osterville Business & Professional Organization Cape Cod Maritime Museum Realtors Kiwanis Club Elks Club Religious institutions in Barnstable include, but are not limited to: West Parish of Barnstable Our Lady of Hope First Lutheran Church Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod Christian Congregation in the United States St. Mary's Episcopal Church Cape Cod Church of Christ Unitarian Church of Barnstable Christ Chapel Gateway Christian Center Cotuit Federated Church New Day Ministries Community Church St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Jude's Chapel First Pentecostal Church St. Peter's Episcopal Our Lady of the Assumption Church Anglican Church the Good Osterville Baptist Church United Methodist Church New Beginnings Foursquare Church Marston's Mill Community Church Islamic Center of Cape Cod Cape faith Church Seventh-Day Adventist Church Mosque in Cape Cod South Congregational Church Our Lady of Parish Agape Ministries Craigsville Tabernacle Dominican Fathers St. Andrew's by the Sea Union Chapel St. George Greek Orthodox Harbor Church Chabad Lubavitch of Cape Cod South Congregational Church Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 16 Faith Church Fairmount The House by the Cherry Tree Fall River Diocese Maranta Christian Church Hyannis Living Hope Family Church St. Vincent de Paul Society Jewish Federation of Cape Cod First Baptist Church Christian Science Church Faith Assembly of God Cape Cod Synagogue Cause Church Inc Calvary Church First Born Tabernacle Unity on Cape Cod The Rock Victory Chapel St. Anthony's Church Blood the Currency of the Spirit World Flagstaff Meadowbrook Church Victor Chapel Brazilian Assembly of God Grace Harbor Church Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 17 APPENDIX 2 – APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY PROMPTS Choose a few questions to start community conversations that fit your purpose. What we already have  What makes (name of our place) a great place to live, work and play in?  What do we love about this place, e.g., its history, culture, physical/natural environment, people, facilities, etc.?  What's happening?  What matters to people?  What is working well? And how?  Who are the key people helping make it a great place? Our future aspirations  What would make (name of our place) an even better place to live?  How do we get more of the good stuff?  What are your hopes and dreams for this place?  If it was the coolest neighborhood for you and your family to live, work and play in, what would it look like/be like?  What needs to change? Why? Making it happen  If together we could take action on one thing to strengthen this place/community, what would be most important to you?  What could we do?  Two years from now, what would you see if we had been successful?  What opportunities do you see?  What do people have energy for? How will we do it?  How would you like to be involved?  What would you love to be part of?  What's important about how we work together?  What are the doable next steps?  Who else in this space might be interested in helping us? How can we draw on what we already have here? Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 18 APPENDIX 3 - BARNSTABLE LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PHOTO COMPETITION Rules & Regulations  All residents and visitors of Barnstable may enter the contest with as many photo submissions as they would like to include. Each photo submission requires a single form submission. Photo file sizes must be less than 1 Gigabyte (GB) in JPG, PNG, HEIC, or PDF format.  Photos should fall under the following categories:  Natural Vistas (Views and Landscapes)  Life in Barnstable (Local Lifestyle)  In The Know (Other/Miscellaneous)  Winners will be notified via email after the contest. At the same time, submissions will be highlighted through a post on the Barnstable Instagram page and later identified as a winning submission in the Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan. Entries & Voting  Entries Accepted September 20 – October 14  Voting Period via Instagram Story Polls October 15–30, depending on the number of submissions Permissions & Restrictions  Do you permit the reproduction and use of photographs submitted in this contest by the Town of Barnstable? *Selecting "no" will limit your participation in this contest.  The Town of Barnstable has the right to refuse any photos submitted, and not all contest submissions will be included in the Local Comprehensive Plan. Barnstable Photograph Contest Form https://forms.gle/9RhABKHVpHQG7sHy6 Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 19 APPENDIX 4- FORMS Community Engagement Feedback – Due September 11 (Closed) https://forms.gle/VgUrb8sCWszRDRFi6 Barnstable LCP Event Registration https://forms.gle/MLzF4ftKV4QYcamD8 Barnstable Photograph Contest Form https://forms.gle/9RhABKHVpHQG7sHy6 QR Codes Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan Website https://barnstablelcp.com/ Barnstable Photograph Contest Form https://forms.gle/9RhABKHVpHQG7sHy6 Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 20 APPENDIX 5 - LCPC STAKEHOLDER FORM RESPONSES Existing Events Housing Summit 11/3 Include notice on tax/water bills Osterville Library Charity Golf Event Osterville Farmer’s Market Hyannis Open Streets Village Civic Association Events Osterville Historical Society CCYP Back to Business Bash Asynchronous Events Community centers (Youth & Adult) Healthcare facilities Sports games YMCA Post office Golf courses Lobby of schools Cape Cod Community College Libraries Hy-line – first boat to Nantucket Outreach Locations JFK Museum Coffee shops Farmer’s markets Small local stores Live Love Local & street festivals Garden centers Libraries Villages Centers & Sidewalks Cape Cod Mall Restaurants & businesses w/ available rooms Hyannis Transportation Center The Mills Center Marstons Mills Hyannis Harbor Walk Landfill Laundromat Supermarkets Where do you think folks would be most receptive to engaging in conversations about the local comprehensive plan?  Happy spots...Food is always a great connecting point...the farmers' market any of our great coffee spots...  Community gatherings, dedicated events, outside of official buildings like post offices, municipal buildings  Zoom, coffee shops, local restaurants  Either inside library reserved meeting room, Osterville Fall Village Festival October 10th  At an event following a worship service. For example, the CC Synagogue is led by Rabbi David Freedman, who works closely within the community with the Lutheran Church and the UU Church in Barnstable Village as well as others. They have all gathered to have community discussions about issues that affect all of us, such as gun violence, homelessness, etc. I think these people like to learn about what's happening in the community and share their ideas. Town of Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan: Community Engagement Plan September 16, 2022 781-934-0073 | 350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503, Hingham MA 02043 | www.barrettplanningllc.com 21 How do you see yourself taking part in the engagement process? What roles do you feel comfortable with?  I have contacted the Cotuit Civic Assoc.  being present and engaging at sites listed above  Attending various meetings of organizations, doing some "coffee houses", street outreach, general social chatter  Happy to host/lead and/or join in on a joint effort...  I am comfortable speaking with folks, a support role is best for me.  I am comfortable passing out information at networking events; and at dedicated events for LCPC information gathering  I feel comfortable talking to minorities and arranging for native speakers  Speaking to Individuals or groups of people  I would be happy to help with presentations or introductions, or phone calls to help set up. What days and times are you available to lead an engagement event this fall? *These dates & times will be included in a collaborative calendar.  third Tuesday of the month at civic association meetings  pretty open  Flexible and unpredictable  As the summer season winds down, my schedule is much more flexible...October 7 -11 I am away...Sept. 2, 9, & 16 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) are our last Osterville Farmers' Markets of the season. Other than those days, I usually can make anything work...  I am not certain on this; I will have to fit my participation in with the group schedule.  I work 9-5 every weekday, and volunteer at least 1-2 days/evenings a week, but am often available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings  Not available the first two weeks of October. After 5:00 most days except Wednesdays.  September 21-December 1 any time of day  I am not available during the Jewish holidays or from October 14-October 30. If you have any questions or comments that you'd like us to address, please share them below.  How many public outreach events are being planned?  Having collateral materials with basic information and a survey link that are easy to pass out would be ideal  Will there be tools available to help non-native speakers who want to contribute?  Having spent 12 years on the planning board, which included helping to write the economic development section and others of the current LCP, I have concerns that this plan is trying to encompass a larger scope than the current plan. This plan is not meant to be a community human service plan or social service plan...right? The plan should visualize, define and create the support mechanisms (the environment, infrastructure, and regulations) within which the town's residents can prosper.