Community-First Engagement
Using the Standard of LOVE (STOLO) methodology, the strategy centered cultural inclusion, accessibility, and meaningful participation.

Equitable Access
Engagement methods were designed to reach residents across languages, abilities, and schedules—ensuring ADA-accessible and multilingual participation opportunities.

Consistent, Proactive Outreach
Rather than one-time meetings, the project used ongoing engagement to gather useful, actionable feedback throughout the planning process.

Data-Informed Design
Community input directly informed visual concepts, priorities, and design decisions—aligning people, place, and environment.

Community Ambassador Program

• 10 trusted local leaders served as Ambassadors

• Hosted regular neighborhood “Speakouts” to gather feedback

• Created safe, familiar spaces for honest participation

Public Engagement Tools

• Online and in-person surveys and polls

• Interactive tools for meetings and community events

• Spanish language interpretation and translated materials

Campaign Materials

• Flyers, fact sheets, comment cards, and presentations

• Social media outreach and a dedicated project webpage

• Interactive activities at public events to understand park use and priorities

• Established a sustainable engagement model for future county projects

• Built trust and participation in one of Harris County’s most diverse communities

• Captured clear community priorities to guide park design decisions

• Strengthened community leadership through a shared Ambassador model

• Created a repeatable framework for equitable, community-driven planning