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Task 2— Establish Understanding of Roseville Today The future of Roseville will be built on the foundation that exists in 2007. In this task, HKGi seeks to create a strong understanding of: + Physical and demographic characteristics of the cpmn�uz�ity. . E�sting plans and policies that create a framework for future development. . Forces and influences that ha�e shaped the community and will continue to do so into the future. • Community perceptions about Roseville. Each of these items provides important context for creating and evaluating potential changes to the Comprehensive Plan. 2.1 Collect and review existing data As suggested in the Data Collection list, Roseville has a wealth of e�sting information that must be considered in updating the Comprehensive Plan. Understanding this information helps HKGi a�oid duplicating past work and to acknowledge existing plans and policies. This tasks allocates time to our organization and review of e�sting information about Roseville. 2.2 Prepare Community Profile ��i will use e�sting data sources to prepare an initial profile of Roseville. The contents of the profile will be influenced by the nature of e�sting information that describes the community. At a minimum, the community profile will include: • Demographic, economic and housing trends from �1.5. Census. * Student population characteristics and enrollment projections from TSD196_ • Future population and employment forecasts from Metropolitan Council and Ramsey County (used in transportatioii model). + Recent development trends fi-orn building permit and properiy value data. . Mapping of basic physical characteristics including existing land use, current land use plan, zoning functional classification of streei system. • Mapping of the built environment (if data is available from City or County). I�KGi will compile this informationinto document with explanatory text and graphics. This document will be distributed to the Steering Committee, Planning Commission and City CounciL It will also be created in a fonn suitable for publication on the City's website. 2.3 — Gather Initial Public Input It is important to inform and engage the community from the beginning of the planning process. Our experience with more traditional approaches in similar settings raises doubt about the merits of public meetings at this stage of the process. In general, people ha�e very limited free time to attend public meetings and are even less tikety to show up at meetings that don't focus on very specific topics. Additionally, a growing segment of the population would rather interact online. Younger segments of the population today are far more attuned to Facebook than they are of face-tafacemeetings. We have learned from recent experiences to redesign the initial means of przbtie participation. Our goals in this task are to: � Use variety of ineans to inform community about the plan. . Leam about public perspectives in a more focused and directed manner. . Make participation flexible and adaptable to people's schedule and lifestyles. 6