Resident Focus Group
The first Resident Focus Group met virtually on August 17, and focused on schematic and site design elements including the central courtyard, separation between private and public realms, culturally-informed design, and integration of permanent supportive housing residents into the broader community. Key design takeaways included the importance of covered outdoor seating areas, the arrangement of children’s play areas, and the expression of the wall element at the courtyard edge.
The second Resident Focus Group met in person at Las Adelitas Event Space on October 2. Over light refreshments, participants took part in a robust design discussion, reviewed interior common areas and layouts, and provided feedback on a range of precedent images. Key takeaways for the design team included the importance of developing activity/socializing nodes at various locations throughout the building (such as the lobby, laundry rooms, and other public areas) to invite neighbors to connect with each other and build community.
Advisory Round Table
The engagement team kicked off the Advisory Round Table series on August 18. The group, composed of community leaders representing a variety of partner organizations, convened to discuss opportunities for collaboration, to share “lessons learned,” to introduce Hacienda CDC to the Hillsboro community, and to strategize ways to support the Dolores development and its future residents. Future engagement opportunities include tabling at local events and other upcoming outreach activities.
The second Advisory Round Table meeting was held virtually on October 13. The Hacienda team provided updates from the Resident Focus Group, with a focus on design direction and feedback shared by participants. The advisory group discussed upcoming engagement activities, including virtual presentations to community and neighborhood organizations. The Advisory group is looking forward to an in-person meeting in December.