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· As part of citizen involvement plans for major projects and programs, identify what type of engagement and when in the decision-making process Neighborhood Associations will be involved. · Neighborhood Scoping Projects identify priority issues for each neighborhood and develop and implement plans to address the issues. · Reduced call for service on park related crime. C. Progress to Date The City Council and organization have an ongoing commitment to the objectives and outcomes identified in this plan. Work activities over the last several years reflecting progress in meeting the three identified key objectives include the following: Focus service delivery to better meet neighborhood-identified needs and priorities. · Central Area Transportation Plan Adoption · Downtown Plan Adoption · Neighborhood-based mixed-use development outreach · Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan development · Neighborhood-based workshops for specific park plan development · Established two branch Libraries · Established additional police substations · Initiated West University Neighborhood alley & lighting projects · Traffic calming projects · Implemented community/neighborhood-based events such as "We Are Bethel Celebration", Whiteaker River Festival, Multi-Cultural Festival, and Concerts in the Park. · Received federal weed & seed grant for Bethel/Trainsong neighborhoods Enhance public engagement activities. · Developed Citizen Involvement Strategic Plan (CISP). · Redesigned and marketed of City website · Started city-wide newsletter (later eliminated due to lack of funding) · Provided communications training for City staff · Addressed public information staffing needs in Police and Fire/EMS · Increased staffing levels for volunteer coordinators and coordination among them, including a City-wide volunteer recognition event. · Public engagement is a core value for all program and project managers. · Department Advisory Committees established in many areas (e.g., Airport, Cultural Services, Community Development Block Grant) and provide input to program managers. · Ongoing project-specific public involvement activities including forums, workshops, focus groups, design charettes, public meetings, and public hearings. · Changed citizen involvement reviews by reassigning CIC's responsibilities to the Planning Commission (for major land use projects), the Executive Management Team (for DACs), and a peer review staff team (for other citizen involvement plans). Support neighborhood involvement in problem-solving. · Implemented neighborhood program redesign effort, including FY06 funding increase for associations' public information efforts.