Resources

Monthly, community-wide forums offer the public an opportunity to express thoughts about the competing values, goals, and policies that are driving development along the Corridor. At the same time, there will be smaller, neighborhood workshops that encourage additional participation by neighborhood residents. A final report will be available in November 2011.

Community Forum #1: Gathering What We Know

These are the presentations and materials from the first community forum, held July 20, 2011 with National Presenter Ryan Curren, City of Seattle:
Introduction presented by Gretchen Nicholls, Twin Cities LISC
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development in Seattle's Rainier Valley by Ryan Curren, City of Seattle Office of Housing
Existing affordable housing policies, plans, and recommendations for the Central Corridor - a working document
National Case Studies and Strategies for Affordable Housing Near Transit provided by the Center for Transit-Oriented Development

Community Forum #2: Reviewing the Options
The second Community Forum took place on Wednesday, August 24.
The Big Picture Project Community Forum #2: Scenario Options
Community Forum #2 Summary

Community Forum #3: Framing the Recommendations
The third Community Forum took place on Wednesday, September 21.
The Big Picture Project Community Forum #3: Framing Recommendations
Community Forum #3 Summary

Community Forum #4: Reviewing the Recommendations
The fourth and final Community Forum was held on Tuesday, November 15, 2012
The BIg Picture Project Draft Recommendations
A Shared Plan for the Central Corridor: Affordable Housing (blog post)