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    Not Taking a Chance but Making a Change (Community Engagement in the Master Planning Process)

    Tuesday, April 4, 2023
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    Room: 8
    Eligible for 0.1 CEUs
    Session Description: Creating positive change in our park and recreation systems can lead to new opportunities, energy, and beginnings. Still, we encounter many hurdles and barriers to change, including politics, culture, mindsets, and money. Learn how to motivate staff, City leaders and community members as allies in transforming parks and creating legacy systems that are sustainable for next generations.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Upon completion, participants will be able to learn about other obstacles that other cities, districts, or counties are faced with with regards to all the unprecedented changes that have happened over the last two years.
    • Upon completion, participants will be able to build coalitions and address issues and questions such as: Lack of funding, Deferred maintenance backlogs, Inequities in parks, programs and services, How to balance the needs of new growth and underserved areas
    • Upon completion, participants will be able to answer questions such as: How do you utilize both appointed or organic advocacy groups to change the vision for YOUR City, District, or County and implement equitable financially sustainable and impactful community projects?