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involvement in projects will be used craft the appropriate approaches. To assist Centervlile in considering options, the following highlights some of the communication and public involvement techniques that we have used effectively in the past. Committees Steering committees help guide the planning process and provides a sounding board for the consultants. These committees represent various stakeholders in the process. They serve as local "experts' and ensure that the results fit Centerville. Some projects utilize a "technical advisory committee," which, as the name implies, is comprised of agency and staff personnel who can bring critical technical information to the table that helps identify issues early in the process. Open Houses Open houses held in a location convenient for the general public provide an effective interaction forwn. Our past involvement in open houses has included a variety of graphic presentation teclmiques, chances to provide general comments, liberal opportunities for one-on-one conversations with consulting team members, handouts, and comment cards for those inclined to leave a written record of their ideas. While most open houses follow a similar form, we constantly look for effective ways to conduct open house sessions. During a recently completed a downtown redevelopment plan for the City of Hastings, HKGi planners took advantage of the opportunity to have an open house tent as part of the Hastings Rivertown Days. Nestled between a community organization display and a bratwurst stand, we were able to engage people in providing feedback on their vision for a revitalized riverfront and downtown area. Community Meetings HKGi commonly conducts community meetings for downtown planning projects. Conducting such meetings involves a variety of techniques from the use of snow cards and redevelopment game boards to the construction of 3D models. Most community meetings involve opportunities for both small and large group, facilitated discussions. Providing neighbors with opportunities to meet and share ideas about their community yields amazing results. A consistent challenge in all community meetings, however, is getting people to attend. HKGi uses both direct and indirect invitation techniques to attract people to meeting sessions. As a result, it is common to attract over 100 people to community meetings - 190 people attended a comprehensive plan community meeting in Virginia, Minnesota; 175 East End Revival at the HHake Street Festival. Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan Presentation, Northflefd Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 (gU page S