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4 <br />Task 1.4: Evaluate WHEB Triangle Properties Data <br />ECO staff will review the interplay of the WHEB Triangle property data, diving deeper into lot coverage, vacancy, zoning, <br />and usage. We’ll contextualize these elements, offering a comprehensive view that provides not only a snapshot of where <br />things are at the moment but also where they have been and where they may be going. <br />Task 1.5: Analyze City Revenues Data <br />Our team will review the financial details of the region, probing property tax, business and occupancy tax estimates, sales <br />tax, utility fees, and other revenue streams. Through our specialized analysis, we’ll weave these elements into a cohesive <br />financial narrative, reflecting the fiscal situation for this area. <br />Task 1.6: Assess Employment and Business Ownership Data <br />We will execute a thorough review of the region’s economic landscape by reviewing available employment and business <br />ownership data. This should provide some context as to the economic health of the area and an understanding of which <br />private actors are present in the community. <br />Task 1.7: Review Parks and Recreation Property Data <br />Our team will thoroughly examine park assets, focusing on location, use, and constraints on utilization. We will review <br />transportation connections and zoning considerations. This comprehensive review will provide a clear perspective on the <br />park’s current status and future potential within the region. <br />Timeline: January – March 2024 <br /> <br />Deliverable 2: Focus Group Meetings <br />LISC will convene the focus group of stakeholders assembled by City staff and lead a series of interactive and generative <br />sessions to identify aspirations and priorities of business, community, and public sector leaders. LISC staff will work with <br />City staff to ensure a diverse set of perspectives and backgrounds are represented and add constituencies not represented <br />if mutually agreed upon with City staff. <br />Prior to bringing together the group, the team will conduct one-on-one interviews to build relationships and learn about <br />the background, key issues, and perspectives of each participant. <br />Task 2.1: Convene Focus Group Meetings <br />LISC will organize five in-person meetings that build on previous community engagement, focusing on key subjects, <br />including Economic Development, Parks, Public Works, Community Engagement, and Planning. These will align relevant <br />actors from the public and private sectors along with other actors. The approach for these sessions will be informed by and <br />expand upon the findings from prior community engagement efforts. The focus groups will help to ensure that strategies <br />are equitable as well as grounded in an understanding of market realities. LISC will provide notes and summarized themes <br />from each session to integrate into final recommendations. <br /> <br /> <br />