Vision
A Koreatown where every resident - from the long-time Korean shop owner to the newly arrived Latinx family - is an active participant in shaping the community's future, supported by transparent, responsive, and culturally attuned governance systems.
Goals
- Increase community participation in local governance
- Improve resident satisfaction with government responsiveness and transparency
- Ensure governance demographics reflect community diversity
- Create a replicable model for engaged governance in diverse urban communities
Strategic Pillars
Accessible Participation
- Digital tools for easy access to governance information and participation
- Multilingual engagement across all platforms
- Digital literacy training and free internet access points
Cultural Competency and Inclusion
- Cultural exchange programs between government and community
- Culturally-specific engagement strategies for Koreatown's major communities
- Intergenerational knowledge transfer initiatives
Youth and Future Leadership
- Youth Governance Academy with local schools and colleges
- Youth advisory roles in local governance
- Mentorship programs for emerging leaders
Participatory Decision-Making
- Expand participatory budgeting for discretionary funds
- Citizens' assemblies for tackling complex community issues
- Neighborhood-level governance structures for hyper-local input
Transparency and Accountability
- Open governance platform with decision tracking
- Community-led governance report cards
- Public tracking of official commitments
Resilience and Sustainability
- Community-led disaster preparedness integrated into governance
- Sustainable urban planning initiatives
- Long-term community investment planning
Community Engagement
- Multilingual campaigns across traditional and digital media
- Civic education events that integrate culture and community
- Open calls for resident ideas on governance innovation
- Partnerships with local businesses for outreach