City
of Rochester, New York
Neighbors
Building Neighborhoods
Process
Participatory Evaluation Process (PEP)
A
10NBN Participatory Evaluation Process was conducted that actively engaged
NBN stakeholders to evaluate and track the effectiveness of the City's
Neighbors Building Neighborhoods (NBN) Process. Through various evaluation
methods and tools, the community was engaged to determine the effectiveness
of the NBN process as well as identify opportunities for improvement.
The participatory model included a Stakeholders Advisory Group facilitated
by a professional evaluator, community roundtable forums and citizen
focus groups. Additional data information was obtained through the NBN
Information Management System, and other various reports on the NBN Process.
In order to address
the original NBN goal: To establish and maintain stable,
healthy and diverse neighborhoods, a number of performance outcomes were
identified for program activities and the NBN Process’ long-term
impact. There were four impact areas that were identified based on
the original NBN goals:
- Healthy
Neighborhoods: Neighborhoods that can respond to challenges on
their own and are self-activated.
- Stable
Neighborhoods: Neighborhoods with institutionalized leadership
among their residents, who are seen as legitimate
- Diverse
Neighborhoods: Neighborhoods where people come together across
economic, educational, racial and cultural lines and form personal
lasting relationships and are seen as inclusive.
- Integration
of NBN: NBN is recognized as the formal process within the City
Administration for planning and engaging the community.
The
PEP process also included impact areas that addressed the operation,
coordination, and technical assistance provided through the City’s
Bureau of Neighborhood Initiatives.
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