Appendix E: Community Outreach Activities

This section describes the Community Outreach Activities undertaken as a part of the planning process. It includes a summary of:

• a)   An initial workshop with the Comprehensive Planning Committee.
• b)   A Community Workshop.
• c)   Key Person Interviews.
• d)   A survey distributed to residents and businesses within the Oakwood community.
• e)   A telephone survey.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE WORKSHOP

This section summarizes the results of the Comprehensive Plan Committee Workshop conducted at the Oakwood Community Center on May 20, 2003.

The workshop consisted of a series of five questions regarding the City of Oakwood. Committee members were asked to answer each question independently, using the questionnaires provided. Several of the questions were then discussed with the group. Committee members were asked to return their completed questionnaires at the conclusion of the meeting.

It is important to emphasize that the information included in this report represents the personal opinions of a limited number of people within the Oakwood community. The material should not be interpreted as findings of fact or as conclusions or recommendations by the Consultant.

However, the Committee Workshop indicated: a) locally perceived problems and issues which should be addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan; and b) assets and advantages which should be built upon and preserved in the future.

The Committee’s overall response to each question is highlighted below.