Which of the following activities is most likely to generate useful community input into the design of a park?
Suggested Answer: A
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17 comments · newest first
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Dulce
23 days ago
Exactly, Tommy. Community input is key for a successful park design.
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Elbert
28 days ago
D) Research trends is useful, but it’s not community-driven.
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Sarina
1 month ago
Right, John. We need specific ideas for the park, not just cleanup.
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Carissa
1 month ago
C) Community park cleanup is nice, but it’s not focused on design.
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Clarence
1 month ago
True, Mike, but it doesn't gather input like a charrette does.
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Salley
2 months ago
But what about B) Information campaign? It can raise awareness first.
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Ettie
2 months ago
I agree, Alex. A design charrette allows for real-time feedback.
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Asha
2 months ago
I think A) Design charrette is the best option. It involves direct input from the community.
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King
2 months ago
Researching trends is important too, but it’s not community input.
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Deangelo
2 months ago
Really? A charrette is the best option? I’m not so sure.
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Hyman
2 months ago
Community cleanups are fun but not super helpful for design.
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Michell
3 months ago
I think an info campaign is more effective.
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Wayne
3 months ago
A design charrette gets everyone involved!
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Weldon
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards the design charrette too, but I wonder if researching trends in park design might actually help in understanding what the community wants.
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Ressie
3 months ago
Community park cleanup seems more about maintenance than design input, but I guess it could spark some ideas from participants?
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Suzan
3 months ago
I remember practicing a question about community engagement, and I feel like an information campaign might just inform people rather than gather their input.
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Lynelle
4 months ago
I think a design charrette could be the best option since it involves direct community input, but I'm not entirely sure how effective it is compared to the others.