Plan: Public Outreach

A project of this nature receives extensive review from numerous agencies; it is not surprising for changes in design and implementation to occur along the way. The Exploratorium intends to keep the public informed and maintain public dialogue with stakeholders throughout the process, from the beginning of entitlements through construction. Some of the ways we plan to communicate are listed below:

• Interest Group Interviews: The Exploratorium is conducting preliminary interviews with representatives of interested groups to determine the level of awareness and understanding about the project, and to provide the beginning of a list of interested people with whom we will remain in contact throughout the project. Early input and consideration of potential issues help frame the exhibits and topics at future public meetings.

• Public Meetings: The Exploratorium is holding several community meetings over the next two years while the design of the project is being developed. We will publicize the public meetings with media and outreach via the Internet; via mailed or distributed public meeting invitations; and via collateral material sent to waterfront interest groups, local officials, employers, civic organizations, and homeowner associations.

• Web site and Virtual Open House: While the Port will post documents and meeting announcements on its own Web site, the Exploratorium feels it is important to supplement and enhance this flow of information on this project-specific Web site where we can solicit public input and comment via the Internet.