NIRPC to hold focus groups on Engage NWI, the Draft Public Participation Plan

June 26, 2019

NEWS FROM NIRPC – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 26, 2019

Contact:  Dominique Edwards, Public Participation Planner

219-763-6060; dedwards@nirpc.org

NIRPC to hold focus groups on Engage NWI, the Draft Public Participation Plan

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is seeking input on the draft of Engage NWI, the draft Public Participation Plan for NIRPC. NIRPC will hold focus groups across the region to obtain feedback from the public. Engage NWI details how NIRPC will conduct public involvement activities and provide information on its planning activities to the public. Join NIRPC, in partnership with Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana, Indiana University Northwest’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and Indiana Guardianship Services, Inc. for the Engage NWI Focus Group Series to learn more!

 

Engage NWI Focus Group Schedule

Date

Event

Location

Time

City

Monday July 15

Engage NWI Hammond!

Mental Health American NWI Office – 5311 Hohman Avenue

6PM

Hammond

Tuesday July 16

Engage NWI Gary!

Indiana University Northwest, Arts & Sciences Building, Rm. 2128 – 3400 Broadway

6PM

Gary

Wednesday July 17

Engage NWI Valparaiso!

Valparaiso Public Library – 103 Jefferson St.

6PM

Valparaiso

Thursday July 18

Engage NWI Michigan City!

Michigan City Public Library – 100 E. 4th St.

5PM

Michigan City

 

Learn more about Engage NWI, provide your input, or get more information: https://nirpc.org/2019/06/21/nirpc-to-hold-45-day-public-comment-period-on-engage-nwi-the-draft-public-participation-plan/

To RSVP for these events, please contact Dominique Edwards at dedwards@nirpc.org or 219-763-6060 ext. 155

Requests for alternate formats, please contact Mary Thorne at NIRPC at least 48 hours prior at (219) 763-6060 extension 131 or at mthorne@nirpc.org. Individuals with hearing impairments may contact us through the Indiana Relay 711 service by calling 711 or (800) 743-3333.

Last modified: June 26, 2019