Forestville Road Park: Community Advisory Group
Forestville Road Park: Community Advisory Group
We are excited to work with the community to develop a Forestville Road Park Master Plan that reflects the unique needs and desires of local residents! To facilitate this process, Raleigh Parks is creating a Community Advisory Group (CAG). This group will work in partnership with City staff to ensure that the park design and elements meet the specific needs and preferences of the community. If you are interested in being a part of the CAG, please complete the short application on the "Application" tab below!
The application period for the Forestville Road Park Community Advisory Group is from Friday, January 17, 2025 to Friday, February 21, 2025.
The future Forestville Road Park site is located at 4909 Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC 27616. To learn more about this property, visit the project website.
Note: CAG membership is a volunteer-based position.
Purpose and Authority of the CAG
The purpose of the Forestville Road Park CAG is to represent community interests & validate and report design recommendations to the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) for review. Ultimately, the proposed Master Plan will be presented to Raleigh City Council for approval.
CAG Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the CAG members are to:
- Represent and consider the interests of the community
- Assist with public outreach and communication
- Review, analyze, prioritize, and incorporate public input
- Provide constructive comments and shape agreements to advance design process
- Balance interests, resolve conflicts, and collaborate in the development of conceptual designs
Expectations for the CAG members include:
- Attending and fully participating in CAG and public meetings
- Working as team players
- Respecting and seeking to comprehend the perspectives of others
- Encouraging open thinking and focusing on problem solving
- Communicating with represented community groups and keeping group members informed of project progress
- Providing at least one means of contact for timely communication, such as email or phone number