Re-Envisioning MSI

Community Engagement

The legacy of the MSI facility cannot be ignored. For many community members, this facility caused pain that cannot be forgiven. The administration is considering a wide range of viewpoints that were expressed during the engagement process.

Memorial Idea Submission

One of the recommendations put forth by the Steering Committee and supported by community responses included the creation of a memory marker. Sharing your ideas for what should be included in a memorial  will help inform the contents of the Request for Proposals the City will release to build the memorial.

Memorial Idea Submission Form

Initial Survey

Recognizing the need to re envision uses for this property, the Jones administration funded a community-led process to provide recommendations for the use of the facility. The work of this group gave important context for consideration as we determine next steps. Nearly 2,500 residents participated in the process through various channels, including online and in-person engagement, door-to-door canvassing, surveys, small group meetings, and community events.

Steering Committee

During an initial round of engagement, ideas from the public fell into 35 different types of uses which were reviewed by the Stakeholder Steering Committee, City staff, and other area experts. After an initial assessment of community need and the potential for success, 15 use types proceeded into a second round of public engagement. Acknowledging the curation of this feedback, the Administration must also consider initial input from community members at large, service providers, and complete due diligence to assess the appropriate repurposing of the facility.

The Mayor’s response to the full report and the report itself can be found here.

Documentation