Who is involved in this effort?

Several groups are assisting with the process:

• The Steering Committee, comprised of civic, education, business and cultural leaders, provides leadership in crafting the strategies for public input and will help galvanize the effort to implement the strategies. [ Member list ] [ Agendas & Minutes ]

• The Strategy Committee, comprised of artists, arts organizations, creative businesses and other creative community members will develop recommendations that will be used to develop plan strategies. They will also reach out to engage the creative community, assist in crafting the plan and galvanize the effort to implement the plan’s recommendations. You can see a membership list here and view meeting agendas & minutes here. [ Member list ] [ Agendas & Minutes ]

• The Coordinating Committee is a small group (4–6 people) with representatives from Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams office, the Regional Arts & Culture Council and a consultant team who help prepare for meetings and facilitate public input.

In addition, there are community meetings, interviews, focus groups and public opinion research to collect input, share information and test strategies.

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