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Key Stakeholders The list of urban reserves stakeholders is lengthy and iterative, and will build off of the list used for Envision Eugene. Pro-active outreach to a diverse array of stakeholdersfrom the general public to area service providersis essential in order for the project to succeed. Broad participation will be critical for meeting project goals and objectives and building trust within the community. Project stakeholders include study area and near-by property owners, residents, housing interests, business owners and employees, farmers, organizations and advocacy groups, institutions, local public agencies and service providers, and state agencies, among others. The project will reach out to under-represented populations by collaborating with other planning processes, organizations, and agencies that have established communication networks. Materials, meetings, and input methods will strive to meet the needs of the entire community. More information can be found in the Public Involvement Plan, including a draft stakeholder list, which will be updated throughout the project. Public Involvement Plan The Public Involvement Plan (PIP) includes a menu of best practices for public engagement at project milestones. The PIP Principles for Public Participation. People will be given multiple opportunities and different ways to engage the planning process, reflecting that each individual has different levels of interest in involvement. The Eugene Planning Commission and City Council and Lane County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners will review the PIP, and the Eugene Planning Commission will approve the plan in their capacity Please refer to the Draft Public Involvement Plan for complete information. Decision Making Process Urban Reserves Planning Process Structure The foundation for Urban Reserves planning is the Envision Eugene community vision, which is the result of intensive work with the community over many years. A successful urban reserves planning process will depend on a strong City-County collaboration, including robust participation and deep engagement from community residents, stakeholders, Lane County, and other service providers within the potential urban reserves area. Below are the different roles and responsibilities of participants in the planning process: General Public and Key Stakeholders: Most members of the general public are anticipated to engage in the process passively or occasionally (e.g., reading stories in the media, newsletter articles, taking online surveys, and/or attending workshops, neighborhood meetings or larger public events). Key stakeholders are likely to engage more actively or consistently; they will take time to get more deeply involved because the project affects them significantly. In addition to the examples above, they may also participate in interviews or small group meetings. Both groups may generate ideas and offer solutions to address concerns; they may also provide feedback on proposed urban reserves options. 9 | Page