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11113 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page 8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Community Participation And Consent Building Critical to the success of each HKGi project is the participation of the community in the planning process. We believe that without the local knowledge that City officials and residents bring to the project, no amount of professional expertise will yield a wholly satisfactory solution. HKGi is the leader in the use of a consent building approach that blends the creativity of the public and decision makers with the professional planning expertise offered by HKGi. Our clients seek our guidance because of our ability to resolve conflict and build consent. We are frequently asked to facilitate in difficult problem solving circumstances. We are also very familiar with Hans Bleiker's Systematic Development of Informed Consent (SDIC) and the variety of public participation techniques available to aid the public and decision makers in reaching consent. Innovative Approaches Trained and Experienced Facilitators. As a pioneer in public process, HKGi has used many innovative techniques to get large numbers of people successfully and productively involved in community planning efforts. We are the acknowledged leaders in community-based planning because we are able to draw from a broad-based experience (over 25 years) and a whole variety of techniques in accordance with SDIC guidelines including forums, open houses, focus groups and many others. We employ highly interactive and visual approaches which allow participants to build on their own ideas and immediately see the results of their input. Place Appropriate Planning. HKGi employs a unique approach termed "place appropriate" planning and design which builds on already existing natural, historical and cultural characteristics and patterns to serve as the framework for planning. This approach reveals the strengths that already exist in the City to serve as the building blocks for the future. Strategic Planning. HKGi employs a strategic planning approach that links plans with solutions. We have no interest in producing plans that wi11lay dormant on a shelf. Our interest is to find creative and affordable ways to make the right things happen.