Residents of Brooklyn Park, especially those within the Liberian community, are getting a direct line to the city's future. In an open invitation, the City of Brooklyn Park is calling for community input on the development of its Northwest Area Plan and a new 'Signature Park.' Let's cut to the chase here: it's a pretty significant chunk of civic investment, and it seems they want to make sure they're spending those public dollars in a way that mirrors what locals actually want and need.
The details, straight from the horse's mouth via the city's announcement, are simple enough. The engagement session is set for Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Central Park. No rigmarole of registration procedures to jump through and not a dime to pay—this is a free event. You just have to show up and start to quickly share your thoughts.
And for those whose attendance may hinge on logistical concerns, here's the lowdown: interpretation support is available, food will be on hand, and they've even got activities to keep the kiddos busy. It's the full package, peeps. A clear-cut attempt to lower the barriers and get a wide swath of community voices in on the conversation.
