One City Summit Preliminary Report

District residents gather to discuss being One City

Washington, DC February 11, 2012

On February 11th, about 1,700 District of Columbia residents joined Mayor Vincent C. Gray and other city leadership 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 Districts strengths to improve the quality of life for all residents. Throughout the day, participants discussed how we: 1) Create a more diverse and growing economy, 2) Ensure greater early success for all infants and toddlers, 3) Educate our youth for the economy of tomorrow, and 4) Align residents job skills with our growing economy. Mayor Gray opened the day by outlining what the vision of One City means to him. For their discussions on the days topics, the Mayor asked participants to think beyond themselves, their families, and their friends 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 facilitated group 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.

Who Attended the One City Summit?

Summit demographics are compared with the demographics of DC.

Ward Live In One City Summit Census Data Ward 1 18% 12.7% Gender One City Summit Ward 2 9% Census Data 13.3% Female 61% 52.8% Ward 3 8% Male 39% 47.2% 12.8% 13% Age One City Summit Census Ward 4 12.6% Data Ward 5 13% 15 to 19 8% 6.6% 12.3% 20 to 24 6% 10.7% 13% 25 to 34 15% 20.7% Ward 6 12.7% 35 to 44 11% 13.4% 9% 45 to 54 19% 12.5% Ward 7 11.8% 55 to 64 22% 10.6% Ward 8 10% 65 and better 19% 11.4% 11.8% Work, but dont live in DC 7% Race/Ethnicity One City Summit None of the above 1% Census Data Asian American 8% 3.5% Black/African American 44% 52.6% Household Income One City Summit Census Data Latino/Hispanic 19% 9.1% Under $25,000 27% Native American/Indian 1% 0.3% $25,000 to $50,000 20% White or Caucasian 22% 35% $50,000 to $75,000 15% More than one race 5% 3.2% Over $75,000 30% Other 1% N/A

24% 18% 16% 42%

Reasons Participants Attended the One City Summit

Make my voice and our collective voices heard Speak for others who are not always heard youth, seniors, homeless, immigrants, people with 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 different Wards/neighborhoods Learn more about available opportunities One Exciting Opportunities for Becoming jobs,

Ideas from Online Engagement: Enable all income levels to live and work in

D.C. by using the city budget process to restore funding to key resources that allow all to thrive Annual Guitars not Guns festival to get atrisk youth for music education Create transitional living for disconnected youth Pursue D.C. statehood to enfranchise residents and end taxation with

City as We Grow Improving opportunities for education in DCPS,

charter schools, UDC- Community College, more choices 24% Our diversity is an asset 7% Creating more jobs and access to jobs 23% Growing awareness & support for selfdetermination 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 One City as We Grow Income inequality 14% Uneven economic development opportunities
12% Uneven access to quality education 14% Insufficient services for growing immigrant communities in jobs, education 9% Lack of affordable housing/gentrification 17% Corruption and perceived corruption within city government undermines public trust 15%

STRATEGY #1 TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE DISTRICTS ECONOMY: GROW EXISTING SECTORS
Likes about the Strategy Growth and creation of diverse job opportunities Promoting growth in a variety of neighborhoods

Concerns about the Strategy Government may not do enough to make sure all residents are aware of job opportunities created by growth Government may not provide enough funding Home Run Investments voting Create a hub for supporting non-profits training, to train residents for new job opportunities space, development 30% Small and long-term D.C. businesses may not be able to benefit from new economic Convert unused properties into neighborhood development spaces for job training & adult education programs. 42% Red tape related to licensing and permitting of Turn libraries into satellite universities 12% businesses may limit growth Provide#2 TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE DISTRICTS ECONOMY: ATTRACT NEW, tax incentives for small businesses 20% STRATEGY Concerns about the Strategy Likes about the Strategy Sustaining businesses after start-up Provide tax incentives for new businesses Negative impact of new businesses on existing Develop TO DIVERSIFY AND incubators businesses STRATEGY #3technology start-ups andGROW THE DISTRICTS ECONOMY: PROMOTE Create new IN in the city Include everyone: existing residents, disabled, the OPPORTUNITIES jobsNEIGHBORHOODS poor, young people Home Run Investments Likes about the Strategy Prepare and improves neighborhood character Promotesresidents to take advantage of new opportunities 28% Shopping locally keeps dollars in the community Invest improved businesses and jobs 15% Createsin green transportation options Streamline regulatory process to promote Home Run Investments new businesses 11% Investments in small and local businesses Concerns about the Strategy (tax incentives, tax credits) particular industry (i.e., Make D.C. a center for a 17% health care, arts/theater, technology, sustainability) Big16% business will drive out small business Job training for youth and adults 26% Develop connections between educational system Not enough early community input Encourage local hiring and jobs 19% (K-12 and universities) 34% Not enough focus on making communities Affordable housing options 21% self sufficient (jobs, amenities) Strengthen business and community relations 9% Investment in technology (social media, Web 2.0) 5%

INNOVATIVE SECTORS

STRATEGY #4 TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE DISTRICTS ECONOMY: INVEST IN SUSTAINABILITY Concerns about the Strategy
Likes about the Strategy Better waste management and recycling can bring in revenue for the city Modernizing buildings improves energy efficiency, Reduces waste, and creates jobs More public transportation choices increases accessibility and energy efficiency Not enough residents understand importance of environmental/sustainability issues Who bears the cost of these green initiatives? Lack of awareness, strategy and access to recycling options

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 efficient 15% Develop a pool of D.C. residents with job skills in the sustainability sector 22% Fully fund green transportation options

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-profits

Challenges That Children and Families Face In The First 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 to take care of children, family planning) Insufficient access & funding to health care & health-care resources Not enough support for single & working parents Working two jobs reduces time parents spend with child Unsafe neighborhoods More knowledge about healthy nutrition & more availability of nutritious food options for children Poverty parents unable to properly support children Teen parents have challenges & lack of support. Their peers are too young to support Children taking care of children

Important District Government Services and Resources That Will Help To Have Healthy, Thriving Infants and Toddlers Access to quality health care
19% Affordable and subsidized high-quality childcare (including extended hours beyond 9-5) 29% Parenting education classes and support 23%

Important Skills and Abilities Our Children Will 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 financial responsibility Ability to connect education to employment job skills, career options, internships Job-search skills resume preparation, interviewing techniques, professional etiquette

Things Elementary Schools Need To Do To Ensure That Children Succeed Teach a second language
15%

Teach the basics: reading, math, writing

19% Encourage and provide opportunities for parent involvement 11% Hire and retain caring and effective teachers 15% Teach critical thinking and problem-solving 14% Prioritize computer and technology literacy as

Things Middle Schools Need To Do To Ensure That Children Succeed Reinforce reading comprehension, writing, and
math skills

Things High Schools Need To Do To Ensure That Children Succeed Ensure access to computers, Internet, computer
literacy 12%

More meaningful student engagement

18% Provide training on technology/computer literacy 8% Training on life skills (conflict resolution, social skills, team work and anti-bullying) 23% Bilingual education teaching young people Thriving in the Early Years Part 1 Themes multiple languages 12% Teaching in STEM areas 10%

motivate (students) based on the needs of the child 14% Offer career awareness and job-related training 16% Enhance learning outside the classroom internships, experiential learning, mentors 19% Offer year-round schools 6% Provide more advisors and counselors 8% Encourage meaningful parental involvement

Thriving in the Early Years Part 2 Themes