The Community Connectors program is a one-year education and engagement program for residents of historically disinvested neighborhoods. Connectors will learn about and collaborate with City staff on land use and Community Development Department processes. They will engage their communities and advise staff on projects that impact their neighborhood. The first-year cohort is open to Westside residents already engaged or eager to get more involved in their neighborhood.
Community Connector participation includes:
- Monthly training with City staff to learn more about topics such as civic engagement, planning for Westside Fest, and the workings of City government, zoning and community development.
- Practicum activities such as co-creating and implementing community engagement plans for select Community Development programs. Participants will learn to use tools such as community canvassing, meeting facilitation, surveys, focus groups and more.
- Collaborate with City staff on planning and reporting using feedback collected during practicum activities.
