Small Group Forums
As part of the Visioning Phase in the General Plan Update process, we held five community-focused small group forums in underserved neighborhoods and with youth populations from June through October 2022. The goal of these small group forums was to hear from residents who have traditionally been excluded from the public engagement process and community discussions. The City has partnered with Debrief, a local community engagement consultant, to engage with these communities and enhance meaningful feedback during the General Plan Update process. See below for the feedback and findings from these forums.

• Southwest Modesto Small Group Forum (July 19, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.
• West Modesto Small Group Forum (July 26, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.
• Young Professionals Small Group Forum (August 4, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.
• High School Students Small Group Forum (August 30, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.
• East Modesto Small Group Forum (October 5, 2022): Check out the meeting summary here.

Listening Sessions
Between June and October 2022, the City held listening sessions for community groups and stakeholders to share their open-ended feedback with City staff about the General Plan Update.

The City will continue its “open-door” policy throughout the General Plan Update process. If your community would like to schedule a listening session with City staff, please email Edgar Garcia at edgarcia@modestogov.com.