Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

E4−4: Community Advisory Councils

DESCRIPTION:

The City of Columbus, Ohio coordinates community advisory councils, comprised of businesses, neighborhood associations, representatives of the Paving the Way traffic management program, and other interested parties. These councils provide a forum for complaints and issues to be discussed and aid in developing the communication plan for upcoming projects in the City.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

The size of the projects and the number of individuals that would be impacted by the projects were such that it was believed that they needed a voice in the design and construction process. With projects of large magnitude, public relation problems could be minimized with the establishment of the councils.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Community advisory councils assist with gaining buy−in of the affected community to upcoming projects. Councils also give individuals a forum to voice complaints.

MOST APPLICABLE LOCATION(S)/PROJECT(S):

All public roads.

RELATED BEST PRACTICE(S):

Single Source for Construction Project Information in a Metro Area (Practice H3-5)

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Ohio

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

JP Blackwood, City of Columbus
Phone: (614) 645−6016
E−mail: jpblackwood@columbus.gov