During Phase One of the Portland Plan (November 2009 through March 2010), we heard from nearly 10,000 people via online and print surveys, at workshops and in smaller community meetings. Here's what some of them had to say about the importance of the process:

“Building community and talking about important issues.”

 

“Getting access to real data about issues impacting the future of our neighborhood and community.”

 

“Knowing that my voice can make a difference.”

 

“Getting people together and seeing what the community needs and wants.”

 

“Opportunity to come together and be heard.”

 

“A wonderful way to bring together people from different neighborhoods to share ideas.”

 

“Prompting us all to think.”

 

The Phase Two workshops begin today at Central Catholic High School in Southeast. For more information about the workshops, please visit http://www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/index.cfm?a=295671&c=50730. To fill out a Phase Two survey, go to http://www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/index.cfm?c=49008.