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Committee asks consultant how to capture community input for 0–99 playground
Summary
Matt and the consultant discussed public engagement approaches for requirements gathering; the presenter said engagement is standard but varies by scale, and the committee has grassroots volunteers willing to assist.
Matt asked the consultant what best practices the firm uses to incorporate community input into design and requirements for a 0–99 playground. The consultant said almost all projects include public engagement and the scale of outreach depends on the project size.
"What have you found as as best practice for incorporating that voice of the community?" Matt asked, stressing the need for requirements gathering so the design matches community needs. The consultant responded that engagement ranges from focused sessions to broader outreach and recommended defining the desired public input early so that the scope and bid documents reflect community priorities.
Committee members said a local grassroots group has expressed interest in helping identify needs and that the firm should plan engagement activities accordingly. The consultant will outline a public‑engagement component in the scope document.
