Public Participation

How can you participate in the Bay Spring Neighborhood Resilience Planning?

The best community plans are driven by the participation of residents, property owners, civic organizations and stakeholders. There will be three opportunities for public involvement in the planning process:

· Neighborhood Tour: Participants will tour sections of the project area to look at areas of concern and strength, share information and build first-hand knowledge of the key issues. Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10 AM – Noon. SEE PHOTOS FROM THE TOUR HERE!

· Info Gathering and Brainstorming Workshop: Participants will learn about forecasts for climate impacts, past and ongoing projects to increase resilience and share their own ideas for projects and actions that can increase resilience. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 7-9 PM at the Bay Spring Community Center, 170 Narragansett Ave. SEE OUTCOMES FROM THE WORKSHOP HERE!

· Prioritization of Potential Actions and Projects Workshop: Participants will see work generated during and after the first Workshop and have the opportunity to express their preferences for the priority of potential actions and projects to increase neighborhood resilience. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 7-9 PM at the Bay Spring Community Center, 170 Narragansett Ave. SEE OUTCOMES FROM THE WORKSHOP HERE!

Who should participate?

• Neighborhood residents and property owners
• Neighborhood business owners
• Neighborhood organization leaders and members
• Members of associated Town boards and commissions
• Environmental organization leaders and members
• Citizens interested in a more resilient Barrington.

Why community-engaged planning for Bay Spring Neighborhood Resilience Planning?

The best community plans are driven by the participation of residents, property owners, civic organizations and stakeholders. The goal is to not have exerts dictate solutions, but to provide forums for folks to gather to:

• Build shared knowledge about the existing conditions in the area
• Build shared knowledge about Barrington’s existing planning for hazard mitigation, climate change and goals for the area
• Be open to the ideas and preferences of participants
• Hold facilitated, small group discussions focused on key topics to:
  • Gather opinions about existing problems
  • Gather opinions about possible solutions/design approaches
  • Seek consensus about potential projects
• Identify the most important priorities for Town and neighborhood action
• Build consensus and support from stakeholders to support action