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Task 2.0 Understand what is desired Meaningful plans must not only recognize those patterns or factors that reflect the character of a place and the physical or economic potential of an area, they must also strive to capture the spirit of what the people desire. HKGi proposes to begin the involvement of the community at this point in the process; at Workshop One, the community begins their involvement by sharing concerns and providing insights about its desires for the future of this area. It's particularly important because the change to CR 14 presents challenges but also offers a significant opportunity for uniting downtown Centerville. Our task, in this phase of the work, is to better understand how the community and those property owners who are directly affected by these changes, see downtown evolving with this opportunity. Direction provided by those attending the workshop may well form, in a'sense, the principles that will guide the redevelopment of this part of downtown and how it might best fit the future of downtown. We begin this process with an understanding that no redevelopment decisions have been made, no directions have been set, and no plans have been drafted. We would begin with a presentation - building the case for a redevelopment plan, understanding changes to CR 14, citing benefits for the community and businesses, outlining the process for developing the work (and indicating opportunities for future input); presenting our thoughts about downtown Centerville and where we see opportunities within the redevelopment area; and then taking input ITom participants. Beyond Workshop One, HKGi will conduct a series of targeted interviews with individuals or small groups defined by the Steering Committee. These interviews, conducted anonymously, will allow HKGi to gain deeper insight into the issues and concerns of the community, and permit us to understand the views of "key players" - most likely, those individuals that are directly affected by any changes within the project area. By agreeing to conduct the interviews anonymously, we have found the people are more willing to share critical information, offer opposing viewpoints, and, most importantly, to simply participate in the planning process. This phase allows: . the redevelopment plan to be influenced by local ideas and values;o the community and affected property owners to become aware of the need for the master plan, and permits them to provide input at the outset of the process. . Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n pagelS