As part of the required public participation process.  The City's efforts include outreach and education by conducting various engagement methods that educate on housing issues.  The City's three main outreach and education objectives are:

• Engage - Provide opportunities for participation from various stakeholders and demonstrate transparency through consistent interactions with the community; and 
• Educate - Educate and inform the community about the Housing Element, regional housing needs allocation (RHNA), and various housing types and densities;
• Inform - Use the information that is given and received from the community to inform the development of the Housing Element.

To ensure the Housing Element reflects identified community needs, the law requires that community engagement be an integral part in the planning process and focuses on overall needs and people in the greatest need, including lower-income households, seniors, disabled persons, and large families. In response, a variety of public engagement activities and strategies on housing issues of concern and opportunities, including but not limited to; Pop-Up events, workshops, a housing-focused website, a digital engagement campaign, and youth activities.  Below are some activities conducted thus far: 

Community Workshop #3

Community Workshop #2

Community Workshop #1

Housing Survey