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The Art and Science of Low Impact Development Construction Outreach

This webinar will focus on the art and science of outreach, community building and trust during LID construction.

Michelle Perdue and Tim Beachy from Kitsap County Public Works will get into the weeds regarding the nuances of communication and present specific examples of easy to use and appropriate outreach for a variety of projects.
When the Manchester Stormwater Park was first in conceptual design, the Project Manager, along with the consulting firm and outreach staff, decided to engage the highly involved and interested community.

A series of public meetings were held to solicit ideas for incorporation into the park amenities. Clear expectations of the nature of the input and meetings with key local stakeholders resulted in good press and a final design supported by the community.

Target audiences, project impact, realistic timelines, and appropriate communication tools are different for each project. Kitsap County uses a variety of tools including postcards, door hangers, letters, street meetings, neighborhood workshops, attending their community meetings, newsletters, kiosks, and press releases/media outlets. Our use of social media is limited and we rely more upon engagement at a more personal level as well as attractive print materials.