The DCP is requesting bids from contractors to prepare and implement a comprehensive public outreach and engagement plan for the development of the VNY Specific Plan. The development of the VNY Specific Plan will require identifying long-range policy goals, preparing future land-use maps, and developing land-use regulations for VNY, a General Aviation Airport owned and operated by LAWA. The VNY Specific Plan aims to ensure land use compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods to reduce impacts from VNY operations. The DCP works with diverse audiences during long-range policy efforts. A strong outreach and engagement strategy will increase participation, balance diverse points of view, and build upon existing partnerships. Traditional public meetings will not be adequate to inform, educate, and gather input from most residents, or to engage stakeholders in ways that suit their needs. Thus, DCP seeks a comprehensive strategy to inform people about the purpose and scope of the VNY Specific Plan, encourage stakeholder participation, facilitate discussion, and gather feedback. The Consultant team will evaluate the outreach work already undertaken by LAWA, including the VNY Vision Study, and use that analysis to identify and implement tools that will engage a broader swath of the public to help guide the VNY Specific Plan. The Consultant will recommend and utilize outreach methods that lead to meaningful input and participation from a broad cross-section of stakeholders to gather feedback and address concerns throughout the development of the VNY Specific Plan. These methods should reach community members and stakeholders who are not typically engaged in the planning process, such as renters, youth, seniors, small business owners, families, students, and non-English speakers. The DCP seeks a Consultant with expertise in outreach and engagement, and experience working with communities impacted by pollution, noise, and other environmental concerns. The Consultant team will prepare and implement an outreach program to inform and engage the community surrounding VNY about proposed updates to land use and zoning regulations, including, but not limited to, public meetings, online surveys, social media campaigns, targeted newsletters, and community partnerships.
