A kick-off meeting is critical to introduce the planning process, build awareness of
future engagement, and create an understanding that any potential policy change will be
driven by this process. Utile will present on Nashua’s prior goals and objectives from
past plans, give a snapshot of current planning and economic trends in Nashua, and
summarize analysis of demographics and physical and environmental conditions of the
City. In subsequent conversations, we will gather the collective input of the public on
the issues that they feel are pressing to create an equitable, livable, and sustamable
Nashua. These exercises will be recorded by drawing and commenting on actual maps or
aerial photos of the City, real-time note taking of public comments, and video
documentation that can later be used in subsequent presentations. Comment cards will
also be provided that ask similar questions to those of the online survey. This allows for
additional community input and acts as a way to get immediate feedback while the ideas
are fresh in mind.
Visioning Workshop
After our listening tour, we will come back to the public for help in articulating a vision
for the future. At this meeting, Utile will present a number of keywords drawn out of the
listening process, potential draft vision statements, and information on how this vision
could be used to help set future policy. The public will then engage in a number of
participatory exercises, though which they will prioritize keywords. Then, breaking out
into small groups, the public will produce a set of revised draft vision statements (to be
further refined by City Staff, the consultant team, and the steering committee).
Plan Development Workshop
Utile, working with the City, will translate the plan’s articulated vision and public
feedback into a series of policy recommendations (including zoning changes,
infrastructure investments, and more). Once a draft set of recommendations is prepared,
we will hold a third public workshop to solicit feedback on the recommendations. Utile
will present the recommendations, both through a presentation at the start of the meeting
and on boards for individual perusal. The public will review these recommendations
through participatory activities (open-house-style) and facilitated conversations in small
groups.
Deliverables: Workshop presentations, boards, other materials. Meeting
minutes, photographs, and other documentation appropriate to the activities at
each workshop.
4.6 Translation/Interpretation Services
The consultant team can provide translations for surveys. Translation services at public
workshops will be provided by the City of Nashua.
Task 5: Plan Development (Months 4-9)
A comprehensive plan is a structured way of thinking about the future of Nashua and
setting priorities in accordance with a defined vision. Utile and the consultant team will
work with the City to craft the components of the comprehensive plan, including those
that fulfill the plan’s statutory requirements and those that make the plan ambitious and
actionable.
Overall Deliverable: Draft comprehensive plan, composed of plan elements,
implementation plan, and any information needed to set context.
§.1 Content Management Process
Utile will provide an online system for managing the goals, objectives, and other
recommendations generated from this plan. This can either be an internal system for
Exhibit B
