Propose standards that encourage the private sector to work with the public on a neighborhood scale. Ensure flexibility so neighborhood projects are given a fair chance. Public Participation Assure substantial public involvement. Encouraging citizen participation requires predictability in process. Involve citizens in different, creative ways.
Ethics Incorporate appropriate parts of the ethics code within standards.
Financial Value and Incentives Provide a clear calculation of direct financial benefit to the City. Include other values besides financial value. Understand that public-private partnerships are about incentives to create public benefits. The Task Force does a good job of asking questions, but lacks a statement of principle. The Task Force needs to define which types of public-private partnerships will require standards.