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Project Planning and Discovery
During the project planning and discovery phase, the consulting team will dedicate time
toward a review of previous and existing Iowa City planning documents. Time will also
be devoted to a review of recreation activity guides, policies, fee schedules, satisfaction
surveys, calendars of events, staffing, governance, and maintenance practices. A
demographic profile will be compiled using Esri data and a Trends Report will be
written. A series of kickoff meetings will be held with staff, the Steering Committe e, and
the Board.
Engagement
During the Engagement phase, the consulting team, staff, and Steering Committee will
seek to hear from as many Iowa City voices as possible. In addition to this Social
Pinpoint page, ETC Institute will conduct a statistically valid survey. There will be pop-up
events where attendees can weigh in on priorities for recreation programs and facilities.
There will also be some public meetings to obtain input. A series of focus groups will
also be held with people from all walks of life in Iowa City. All of the information gleaned
during this phase will be compiled into an Engagement Summary which will be included
in the final report.
Analysis
The Analysis Phase is the largest portion of the project. During this phase, the following
will be assessed and analyzed:
• Aquatic Facilities & Amenities
• Indoor Recreation Space
• The ADA Transition Plan
• Athletic Fields
• Recreation Programs and Services
Several deliverables will be written summarizing all of this information which will be
used in the next phase - the Visioning Phase.
Visioning
The Visioning Phase is the most thought-provoking and creative phase of the planning
process. The purpose is to develop the most appropriate response to the identified
needs and priorities of the community based on all of the technical aspects compiled
during the Analysis Phase.
A visioning workshop will be conducted with City staff, the Advisory Committee, and the
Steering Committee. From this meeting, the formation of the action plan will begin.
There will be another opportunity at this juncture for public input to ensure that the
action plan is headed in the right direction.
Draft and Final Plan
The final phase of the project is to write the draft plan, obtain input, make revisions, and
then produce the final plan. The final plan will be reviewed with City staff and then
presented to the City Council and the Parks Commission.