2017 Village of Glenview Comprehensive Plan glenview_comp_plan_2017_03_29_sm | Page 24

Values / Vision
Idea Generation Community Workshops
Focus Group Participants
and Interviews A collaborative planning process
that included all interested parties
was used to gain input on issues and
opportunities impacting Glenview.
The workshops were open-ended
events that were used in the creation
or further development of feasible
alternatives. This process helped
the participants act as advocates
through a constant feedback loop (see
Figure 2-1) consisting of:
The focus group component was
designed to engage all relevant
agencies, landowners, and
interested groups to assist in the
development of the Comprehensive
Plan. Informing the focus groups
and keeping them up-to-date on
project information throughout the
process was key to developing the
goals and recommendations of the
plan. The different focus groups
included residents, village staff,
major employers, property owners,
business owners, school districts,
youth organizations, community and
faith-based organizations, park district,
health and service organizations, and
other public agencies.
1. Research and understanding of the
Comprehensive Plan.
of concern. “Positive areas” were
identified as shopping, cultural assets,
and parks and open space. Areas of
concern, or “things to be improved,”
included roads, traffic and drainage.
“Must-see attractions” were identified
in several areas in the Village, but a
consensus was developed around
Wagner Farm, Downtown, and The
Glen. The results of this exercise can
be seen in Figure 2-2.
C ommunity W orkshop
Figure 2-2: Interactive Mapping Exercise Results
2. Education of the process and
potential for Glenview.
3. Engagement for residents’ input.
During the Kick-off Workshop,
residents identified places of interest
in the Village by placing stickers on a
map of Glenview. This initial exercise
was intended to identify areas that
residents are proud of, as well as areas
Figure 2-1: Community Workshop Process
Education
• Baseline
Knowledge
• Audit
• Branding
Research
2.4
Active Support
• Possibilities
• Constraints
• Test Messages
• Explore
Opportunities
• Earn Support
Public
Engagement
Glenview Looking Forward • Vision (V)
• Public
Endorsement
• Champions
• Advocates
Results from an interactive mapping exercise
Glenview residents participated in during a
community workshop