Grovewood Community Development
REPORT CREATION | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | CAPACITY BUILDING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | FOCUS GROUP FACILITATION | RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
Grovewood Community Development, a mission-driven affordable housing developer in South Metro Denver, engaged Aging Dynamics to conduct extensive community engagement for a two-phase modest income housing development project in Aurora, Colorado and to build their staff capacity for ongoing community engagement. They prioritized incorporating diverse community voices into the design and implementation of various community elements, such as nature spaces, playgrounds, and a community resource center.
Our Approach
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Aging Dynamics conducted a comprehensive community scan to identify potential community partners, reviewed existing community data, and conducted interviews with potential community partners. We developed and distributed a survey to assess community interests in amenities and programs, ensuring accessibility in multiple formats and languages. Additionally, we facilitated focus groups and participated in community events to gather deeper insights. Every aspect of the community engagement was designed to prioritize accessibility and inclusion including various practices such as: providing stipends for engagement, offering all materials and focus groups in multiple languages, child and adult care offered during focus groups, partnering with community organizations for recruitment and hosting with additional stipends provided to community organizations and more.
Our Deliverables​
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Prepared and conducted interviews with up to 15 community stakeholders.
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Prepared, distributed, and analyzed a community survey
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Planned and facilitated five (5) focus groups
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Created a graphically formatted report of findings