Downtown Jamaica Local Planning Committee Meeting #1

Nov
9,
2016
10:00 am
Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center at York College (Small Theater), 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11541

The Jamaica Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee Co-Chairs invite you to the first meeting of the Jamaica Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee.

Flyer Presentation Meeting Notes

Meeting Agenda

Welcome | Borough President Melinda Katz and Carol Conslato – Co-Chairs, 5 minutes

Introductions | All, 10 minutes

  • Local Planning Committee members
  • Advisory Committee members
  • DOS, ESD, HCR, Governor’s Office staff
  • Consultant Team members

Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Overview | HR&A, 10 minutes

  • Program overview
  • Goals and outcomes
  • Roles: DOS/ESD/HRC, the LPC, and the Consultant Team
  • Consultant Team members and experience

Project Context & DRI Goals | HR&A, 10 minutes

  • Jamaica overview
  • Recent planning work and key findings
  • Previously identified strategies and projects

Project Schedule and Scope | HR&A, 15 minutes

Community Engagement Strategy | FHI, 10 minutes

  • Community engagement goals
  • Draft outreach plan and timeline

Next Steps & Discussion | HR&A, 45 minutes

  • Public Comment Period | Co-Chairs, 10 minutes