1 Citizens Advisory Group Introductory PresentationShare to Shape our Capital Citizens Advisory Group Introductory Presentation
2 Welcome Thank you for being part of this important projectIntroductions...
3 Agenda Welcome and Introductions Overview, Background & ProcessGroup Terms of Reference Communications Protocol Q & A Next Steps Meet Your Fellow Team Members Fellowship and Refreshments
4 Workshop Etiquette Remove your day-to-day hat and aim to work as a Citizen of Perth! Keep on topic One speaker at a time Respecting each others views Be open and honest Above all, have fun!
5 Housekeeping Mobiles – Please turn off and locate in meeting basket!Bathrooms and exit locations Refreshments Photographs Please turn off your phones until the meeting is over. We need everyone’s best attention and thinking so we can utilize this time most effectively.
6 Questions & Parking LotNote questions that occur to you during the presentations on the sticky notes; We will answer these during the Q & A; Otherwise if we can’t answer them all, we ask you to ensure the meeting scribe records your question so they can follow up with responses after the meeting.
7 Overview, Background & Process ScopeStrategic Community Plan – What and Why? Engaging on Themes Engagement Activities Thought Leaders
8 Strategic Community PlanIntegrated Planning Framework 10 year Vision for Perth City New City of Perth Act 2016 Open Government Agenda To be leaders in Open Government we must engage, communicate and build relationships with our Citizen’s to build a greater future…
9 Snapshot - Themes
10 Engagement Activities
11 Engagement Activities
12 Thought Leaders Mr Henry Boston CultureProf Phil Jennings Natural Environment Prof Peter Galvin Economy Prof Sharon Biermann Movement Mr Nic Brunsden City Form Dr Richard Walley People Prof Peter Klinken Science/Education
13 Deliberative ApproachDATA Community Ideas Stakeholder Ideas Baseline data SYNTHESIS Community & Stakeholder Feedback Report Government Strategic Review DEEPENING Collaboration between Council and Community DECISION Collaboration and Agreement to Inform SCP Council Endorsement
14 Deliberative ApproachDEEPENING DECISION Refinement Validation SCP Compilation SCP Adoption Understand Collaboration Council Endorsement and Group Acknowledgment Council & ELG Briefing Strategic Objectives Development Goal Setting & Vision Refinement CAG Introduction & Welcome Group Meeting Compilation by Project Team Synthesis Report Review Vision Development & Goal Areas Refinement Council Review & Progress Performance Measures May June
15 Synthesis Report OverviewKey Information: +10 thousand ideas generated 7 Though Leaders involved 40 days of engagement 1945 engagement participants From March 13 to April , we asked the community to share their thoughts regarding the future of Perth. Face to face engagement: 20 engagement session 61 City of Perth staff workshop participants 195 community and external stakeholder workshop participants + Over we engaged with
16 Synthesis Report OverviewSurvey engagement: Where do you live? 1689 survey responses Of the respondents: Gender How do you participate in the city? 56% female respondents 42% male respondents
17 Synthesis Report OverviewVisioning Questions: It's A friend from overseas asks what Perth is like as a place to live/work/visit. What one word would you use to describe it? What will Perth City look and feel like in 10 years? “You know you’re in a great city when…”
18 Synthesis Report OverviewVisioning – Response Summary: Public Transport – efficiently and effectively move people in and out of the city (for work, shopping and recreation). A Happy, Connected Community - a community that is happy, tolerant and friendly. A Beautiful, Unique City - unique aesthetics of buildings, natural landscape and public realm. Flexibility and Choice - a diverse range of events and recreation activities and longer trading hours (for retail and hospitality). Culturally Diverse - a multicultural and culturally engaged community, particularly with Aboriginal heritage and culture. A Socially Conscious Community - marginalized community members will have access to quality services and resources to improve their circumstance - great strides in addressing homelessness will have been achieved.
19 Synthesis Report OverviewVisioning – Response Summary: Safe and Clean - a city that is safe and clean is a city that allows for a relaxed and worry-free experience. A Place to Live, Work - a city that nurtures a diverse community comprised of a range of ages, ethnicities, socio-economic status and family dynamics (with a mixture of housing options available). Activation - ‘dead areas’ in Perth will be a thing of the past as public spaces will be active and vibrant throughout the city. Food and Beverage Culture - people will be spoiled for choice of dining options and price points when they coming to the city. Public Open Space, Green Space and the River - the public realm will be green, clean and bright. Parks and trees will be encountered wherever you walk as well as integrated green network across the cityscape. -
20 Synthesis Report OverviewChallenges, Opportunities and Trends Questions: What are the biggest trends that you know of that will affect our city? What are the biggest challenges/barriers facing our city now? What are the biggest opportunities for our future city?
21 Synthesis Report OverviewTrends – Response Summary: People An aging population Rise in population density Reduction in active lifestyles Homelessness increasing Culture Recognising Aboriginal culture Increased interest in heritage Natural Environment Greater demand for green spaces Green technology Climate change and its impacts Economy Rise of the sharing economy (Uber etc) Unemployment and skill shortages Cost of living increasing City Form Mixed use buildings and community facilities Urban sprawl Oversupply of office space Movement More congestion on our roads Driverless cars Increase in cycling Common Threads Technology intertwining with everyday life Reduction in funding Connection to the global community (immigration, travel, tourism, technology) Partnerships between business, institutions and community
22 Synthesis Report OverviewChallenges, Barriers – Response Summary: People Lack of people in the City (residents) Social challenges (homelessness, drug addiction, alcoholism, mental illness) Culture Lack of Activity/Amenity After Hours City Not a Desirable Retail – Focus on City as a Cultural Destination Natural Environment The Need for Natural Spaces Need for Shade Climate Change Economy Economic Downturn Lack of Economic Diversity City Form Need More Connection Between Disparate Parts of the City Lack of Unique and Place-based Developments Movement Car Dependency Expensive Parking Lack of Alternative Transport
23 Synthesis Report OverviewOpportunities – Response Summary: People Increase Population and Diversity Increase Connection to Each other/social Interaction Increase Connection to Place Culture Celebrate Cultural Diversity Increase Events/Experiences Natural Environment Support the Natural Environment Increase Sustainability Initiatives Economy Capitalize on Location Economic Diversification City Form Adaptable Spaces Something Unique Movement Sustainable Transport Better Linkages
24 Synthesis Report OverviewGoals Questions: What are your goals and priorities for the city for the next 4/10 years? Tell us 3 big things that need to happen in Perth City to make your vision a reality.
25 Synthesis Report OverviewGoals – Response Summary: People Goals Culture Goals Understanding and addressing homelessness, crime and substance abuse. Education in the city. Affordable living in the city. Population - critical mass of services and activity. Perth as a liveable, diverse city. Providing community facilities and community development. Indigenous Engagement. Increase safety measures for Perth citizens and visitors. Young people are considered an asset. Continue to promote food and beverage culture. New culture and music precincts. Vibrant Nightlife. More events, festival and activities. Numerous high quality cultural venues and institutions. Supporting artists and investing in art for the people. Preserving tangible, historic built form. Represent Aboriginal culture throughout Perth. Evolve to a mature, diverse capital city. -
26 Synthesis Report OverviewGoals – Response Summary: Natural Environment Goals Economy Goals Increase green space within the public realm. Building design to integrate green technologies. Buy-in from government and business on best practise sustainability initiatives. Innovative and forward thinking waste management. A carbon neutral city. A strong relationship with the natural world. Empower the individual for great change and wellbeing. Supporting local business for flow on benefits Increase trading hours for flexibility and choice Moving towards new, innovative industries Tapping into opportunities for tourism Encourage business big and small to make Perth home Reduce the red tape for creative thinking Enhance the value proposition for people to travel to the city -
27 Synthesis Report OverviewGoals – Response Summary: City Form Goals Movement Goals Architecture that pushes boundaries and meets needs. Realise the value in high density. City design that is thoughtful, clean and safe. Public space creating community and activity. A bigger, better integrated public transport system Reconsider the role of cars in the city Diversify modes of transport Perth shines forth as a walkable city Understand the value of parking in the city Unlock the potential of the river for moving people Connecting people to attractions and services in a seamless way -
28 Synthesis Report OverviewGoals – Response Summary: Organisational Governance City of Perth leads with strong vision, passion and leadership The city shall own its capital city status, being a Local Government leader in WA Long term vision to always influence strategic decisions Provide transparency of the decision making process Collaboration across local, state and federal government for resourcing and knowledge sharing Decisive leadership to enable change when it is needed most Better coordination across different agencies to remove silos
29 Other Relevant DocumentsPerth City Snapshot 2016 Strategy Review Report
30 Terms of Reference Share to Shape Collaboration GroupPurpose - to work collaboratively to prepare the foundations for a Strategic Community Plan for consideration by the Council of the City of Perth Membership – Citizens Advisory Group (20 members), Mayor (1) Council (8), CEO (1), Executive Leadership Group (5) CAG Selection - recruited independently from a random sample of the community that either reside or operate a business within the City of Perth
31 Terms of Reference contd.Share to Shape Collaboration Group Responsibilities – Attend ALL meetings; Contribute and participate in discussions; Utilise the synthesis report findings as the primary basis for developing the Strategic Community Plan; Advise the chairperson/facilitator if they are unable to attend meetings; Discuss only issues relevant to this project; Restrict debate to relevant issues and items; Respect ALL member’s comments, thoughts and opinions; Be open and honest; Declare any vested interests, and Respect any confidentiality requirements requested by the members, guests, officers or elected members present.
32 Communications ProtocolCommunication - encouraged throughout the process Project Manager – Channel all communication through Byron Smith Phone: Mobile: Methods sharetoshape.com.au Media Confidential Information
33 Quick Question! Record “what’s top of your mind right now?”Using the sticky notes… and before we open up for questions. Record “what’s top of your mind right now?”
34 Question & Answer
35 Next Steps Additional Information will be circulated to all SSCG members Please read before the next session (In particular the Synthesis Report) Date Time Focus Status 4 May 2017 6.30pm – 8.00pm Introductory Briefing with Social Meet and Greet ✓ 11 May 2017 6:00pm for light supper 6.30pm – 9.30pm Workshop 1: Baseline Understanding and Process – Discussion with Thought Leaders 17 May 2017 Workshop 2: Vision Setting, Goals 18 May 2017 Workshop 3: Vision Setting, Goals contd. 25 May 2017 Workshop 4: Goals & Strategic Outcomes
36 Thank You Thank you and look forward to working with you!See you next on the Thursday 11th May for: Light supper at 6:00pm Session 2. commencement at 6:30pm
37 Fellowship & Refreshments