One City Prelim Report

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One City SummitPreliminary ReportWashington, DC February 11, 2012

On February 11th, about 1,700 District of Columbia residents joined Mayor Vincent C. Gray and other cityleadership at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Participants at the Summit spent the day

discussing what it means to be One City and how to overcome challenges and build on the Districtsstrengths to improve the quality of life for all residents. Throughout the day, participants discussed howwe: 1) Create a more diverse and growing economy, 2) Ensure greater early success for all infants andtoddlers, 3) Educate our youth for the economy of tomorrow, and 4) Align residents job skills with ourgrowing economy.

Mayor Gray opened the day by outlining what the vision of One City means to him. For their discussionson the days topics, the Mayor asked participants to think beyond themselves, their families, and theirfriends to ensure that we create a progressive, prosperous, inclusive, vibrant city for everyone.

Throughout the meeting, participants used keypad polling to register their views and engaged in facilitatedgroup discussions about being One City. The One City Summit utilized methodology from AmericaSpeaks,a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that engages citizens in the public decision-making that affects their

lives.

District residents gather to discuss being One City

Who Attended the One City Summit?Summit demographics are compared with the demographics of DC.

Gender One City SummitCensus Data

Female 61% 52.8%Male 39% 47.2%

Age One City Summit CensusData15 to 19 8% 6.6%

20 to 24 6% 10.7%25 to 34 15% 20.7%35 to 44 11% 13.4%45 to 54 19% 12.5%55 to 64 22% 10.6%65 and better 19% 11.4%

Race/Ethnicity One City SummitCensus Data

Asian American 8% 3.5%Black/African American 44% 52.6%Latino/Hispanic 19% 9.1%Native American/Indian 1% 0.3%

White or Caucasian 22% 35%More than one race 5% 3.2%

Ward Live In One City SummitCensus Data

Ward 1 18%12.7%

Ward 2 9%13.3%

Ward 3 8%12.8%

Ward 4 13%12.6%

Ward 5 13%

12.3%Ward 6 13%

12.7%Ward 7 9%

11.8%Ward 8 10%

11.8%Work, but dont live in DC 7%None of the above 1%

Household Income One City SummitCensus Data

Under $25,000 27% 24%

$25,000 to $50,000 20% 18%$50,000 to $75,000 15% 16%Over $75,000 30% 42%


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Exciting Opportunities for Becoming OneCity as We Grow

Improving opportunities for education in DCPS,charter schools, UDC- Community College, morechoices 24%

Our diversity is an asset 7%

Creating more jobs and access to jobs23%

Growing awareness & support for self-determination 6%

Increasingly rich & diverse cultural offerings (ie,zoo, museums, galleries, performing arts)

4%

Access to lots of public transportation options(Capital Bikeshare, Circulator, Metro)

Biggest Challenges to Becoming OneCity as We Grow

Income inequality 14%

Uneven economic development opportuniti12%

Uneven access to quality education14%

Insufficient services for growing immigrantcommunities in jobs, education

9%

Lack of affordable housing/gentrification17%

Corruption and perceived corruption withincity government undermines public trust

STRATEGY #1 TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE DISTRICTS ECONOMY: GROW EXISTINGSECTORS

Likes about the Strategy

Growth and creation of diverse job opportunities

Promoting growth in a variety of neighborhoods

Home Run Investmentsvoting

Create a hub for supporting non-profits training,space, development 30%

Convert unused properties into neighborhoodspaces for job training & adult education programs. 42%

Turn libraries into satellite universities 12%

Reasons Participants Attended the OneCity Summit Make my voice and our collective voices heard

Speak for others who are not always heard -youth, seniors, homeless, immigrants, peoplewith disabilities

Speak up for education and affordable housing

Learn more about what is happening across the

District and where we are going Learn about the Mayors vision

Learn more about what is happening in differentWards/neighborhoods

Ideas from Online Engagement:

Enable all income levels to live and work inD.C. by using the city budget process torestore funding to key resources that allow allto thrive

Annual Guitars not Guns festival to get at-risk youth for music education

Create transitional living for disconnected

youth Pursue D.C. statehood to enfranchise

Concerns about the Strategy

Government may not do enough to make surall residents are aware of job opportunitiescreated by growth

Government may not provide enough fundingto train residents for new job opportunities

Small and long-term D.C. businesses may notbe able to benefit from new economicdevelopment

Red tape related to licensing and permitting obusinesses may limit growth

STRATEGY #2 TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE DISTRICTS ECONOMY: ATTRACT NEW,INNOVATIVE SECTORSLikes about the Strategy

Provide tax incentives for new businesses

Develop technology start-ups and incubators

Create new jobs in the city

Home Run Investments

Prepare residents to take advantage of newopportunities 28%

Invest in green businesses and jobs 15%

Streamline regulatory process to promotenew businesses 11%

Make D.C. a center for a particular industry (i.e.,health care, arts/theater, technology, sustainability) 16%

Develop connections between educational system


Sustaining businesses after start-up

Negative impact of new businesses on existing

businesses Include everyone: existing residents, disabled, the

poor, young people

STRATEGY #3 TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE DISTRICTS ECONOMY: PROMOTEOPPORTUNITIES IN NEIGHBORHOODSLikes about the Strategy

Promotes and improves neighborhood character

Shopping locally keeps dollars in the community

Creates improved transportation options

Home Run Investments

Investments in small and local businesses(tax incentives, tax credits) 17%

Job training for youth and adults 26%

Encourage local hiring 19%

Affordable housing options 21%

Strengthen business and community relations 9%

Investment in technolo (social media, Web 2.0) 5%


Big business will drive out small business

Not enough early community input

Not enough focus on making communities

self sufficient (jobs, amenities)


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STRATEGY #4 TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE DISTRICTS ECONOMY: INVEST INSUSTAINABILITYLikes about the Strategy

Better waste management and recycling can bringin revenue for the city

Modernizing buildings improves energy efficiency,Reduces waste, and creates jobs

More public transportation choices increasesaccessibility and energy efficiency

Home Run Investments Better waste management and recycling can bring in revenue for the city

12%

Tax incentives for retrofitting houses to be more energy efficient15%

Develop a pool of D.C. residents with job skills in the sustainability sector22%


Not enough residents understand importanceof environmental/sustainability issues

Who bears the cost of these green initiatives?

Lack of awareness, strategy and access torecycling options

Challenges That Children and Families Face In TheFirst Few Years Lack of affordable, adequate & accessible quality childcare in

all wards

Lack of access to pre-natal care

Need for more parental education (lack of knowledge of how totake care of children, family planning)

Insufficient access & funding to health care & health-careresources

Not enough support for single & working parents Workingtwo jobs reduces time parents spend with child

Unsafe neighborhoods

More knowledge about healthy nutrition & more availability ofnutritious food options for children

Poverty parents unable to properly support children

Teen parents have challenges & lack of support. Their peers are

Important District Government Services and Resources That Will HelpTo Have Healthy, Thriving Infants and Toddlers

Access to quality health care19%

Affordable and subsidized high-quality childcare (including extended hoursbeyond 9-5) 29%

Parenting education classes and support23%

Sample of Additional New Strategies- Leverage our revenues through new public banks - Invest in small business development- Connect education to jobs - More public/private partnerships including non-profi


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Thriving in the Early Years Part 1 Themes

Thriving in the Early Years Part 2 Themes

Important Skills and Abilities Our ChildrenWill Require To Succeed In the Economy

Of Tomorrow Social skills ability to communicate, resolve

conflicts, develop healthy relationships

Critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning

Reading and writing

Technology skills beyond texting science,technology, engineering, math (STEM)

Exposure to and respect for diverse cultures,including foreign languages

Budgeting, money management, and financialresponsibility

Ability to connect education to employment job

skills, career options, internshipsJob-search skills resume preparation,

Things Elementary Schools Need To DoTo Ensure That Children Succeed Teach a second language

15%

Teach the basics: reading, math, writing19%

Encourage and provide opportunities for pareinvolvement

11%

Hire and retain caring and effective teachers15%

Teach critical thinking and problem-solving14%

Things Middle Schools Need To Do ToEnsure That Children Succeed Reinforce reading comprehension, writing, and

math skills18%

Provide training on technology/computer literacy 8%

Training on life skills (conflict resolution, socialskills, team work and anti-bullying)

23%

Bilingual education teaching young peoplemultiple languages

12%

Teaching in STEM areas

Things High Schools Need To Do ToEnsure That Children Succeed

Ensure access to computers, Internet, computeliteracy 12%

More meaningful student engagement motivate (students) based on the needs of thechild 14%

Offer career awareness and job-related training16%

Enhance learning outside the classroom internships, experiential learning, mentors

19%

Offer year-round schools 6%

Provide more advisors and counselors8%

Encourage meaningful parental involvement

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