Neighborhood engagement begins with asking questions and listening to the solutions. When creating this strategic plan, we made each effort to listen to from as many group members as attainable, whereas respecting the problem of COVID-19 restrictions.
A market analysis agency was employed to survey residents on-line. In-person surveys have been performed within the Downtown Eastside to obtain suggestions from individuals who might not have entry to digital gadgets.
We requested for enter from over 120 exterior group teams, together with different public security companions, enterprise enchancment associations, advocacy teams, and organizations representing various members of the group.
The VPD Range, Inclusion, and Indigenous Relations Part reached out to over 20 various teams representing 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Chinese language, Indigenous, Jewish, Muslim, and South Asian communities, amongst others.
The workers who developed this plan are various, work in all kinds of areas, and have various kinds of expertise. VPD workers have been surveyed for his or her information and enter, and representatives from our three unions supplied enter and took part within the session course of.
This plan displays the values of the group and the VPD. Will probably be tailored over the following 5 years as public security priorities or group wants change.
