Planning Congress Heights: Youth Focus Group

OP invites community youth, ages 13 to 17, to join the DC Office of Planning (OP) to learn about urban planning issues and share their vision for the future of the Congress Heights Community. Even as important members of the community, the needs of youth are often overlooked in community development, but as future stewards of Congress Heights, it is important to get their input in the planning process.

Agenda

1. Welcome: How communities are planned
2. About the Congress Heights Plan - Q/A
3. Activity 1: Photo Activity/Walk
4. Activity 2: Chalk About It | The future of Congress Heights
5. Q/A and Close

COVID-19 safety:

• Activities will be outdoors and socially distant
• Masks will be provided for youth without them
• All common materials will be sanitized before and after use
• Hand sanitizer will be provided

Communication: OP will email final activity details and focus group facilitator contact information to both guardians and youth. We will use youth contact information for communication during the event and will not use it for other purposes.

Participants may be eligible for monetary stipends for taking part in the event.

Have questions? Contact Valecia Wilson, Project Manager: [email protected] or 202.442.7614

Host or Publisher Office of Planning (OP)