Climate-Friendly Areas Evaluation Report

Southern Rogue Valley CFA Engagement Report 2 0120 through 0135. The outreach process will promote the fair and meaningful involvement o f all people regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, housing status, primary language, immigration status, age, or income. No person shall be excluded from participation or subjected to discrimination on the basi s of these factors. • Ensure the community engagement process is consistent with applicable state and federal laws and requirements, and is sensitive to local policies, goals, and objectives. III. Scope and Approach The project scope outlined the creation of a community engagement plan to guide this first phase of the Climate -Friendly Area study and designation work, and to support the cities in conducting meaningful community involvement. Outreach Activities and Materials were planned according to a thre e-round schedule: Round 1 During Round 1, the key engagement goals revolved around informing the public about CFEC rules and generating interest in the initiative. The focus was on answering important questions such as why these rules were adopted, what exactly is meant by Climate -Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC), what the CFEC guidelines are, and understanding the process and timeline involved. Additionally, the aim was to encourage public participation and provide a platform for general feedback on CFA designation. As part of the engagement activities and materials, customized CFA identification handouts were prepared along with draft webpage content and PowerPoint (PPT) presentation s. Furthermore, there was a virtual meeting and stakeholder interviews . The intention was t o share proposed local goals or guiding principles and, where applicable, introduce local city zones that already met the CFA requirements. Round 2 During Round 2, the key engagement goals were to share details of the CFA analysis process , present possible areas for CFA designation and explor e ways to narrow down the areas. The aim was to compare the goals and guiding principles to the proposed locations, ensuring alignment and suitability. Additionally, the project sought to collect valuable input and feedback from the public regarding these locations. To facilitate the engagement process, in -person public meeting s were organized,