In 2019, Garden Grove residents approved Measure O, a local sales tax to support annual funding for public safety.  Through various prior studies, past efforts demonstrate the City's dedication to investing in itself and revitalizing Garden Grove to make it a safer, more pedestrian friendly place with improved amenities, safe and clean neighborhoods, and high quality public safety services for all current and future residents. The City of Garden Grove is planning to reinvest in itself by exploring opportunities in the Civic Center area for improved public amenities and also evaluate the prospects of replacing and modernizing the Police Department public safety facilities to better meet the needs of the community.

In January of 2020, a police facilities space needs assessment was conducted to address current and future needs of the Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD). Findings of the report identified deficiencies in the existing GGPD facilities and insufficient spacing available for building, parking, and site needs to accommodate current and future demands of the growing community.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The City of Garden Grove is launching a public outreach and community engagement effort to work hand-in-hand with Garden Grove residents to explore opportunities in the civic center area for improved public amenities and also evaluate the prospects of replacing and modernizing the Police Department public safety facilities.

Through the public engagement process, the City intends to inform and engage with the community, ensuring participation from the broad range of stakeholders identifying the specific needs of the community.  The City intends to use a comprehensive approach utilizing a wide variety of tools and methods for community outreach.

WEBSITE

A website dedicated to the project (ggcity.org/civic-center-community-engagement) is available with regular updates, educational information, flyers, and news to allow the community to stay connected and informed. 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Ongoing social media presence will be maintained to inform the community of news and updates through all of the City’s social media accounts.

OPEN HOUSE

On May 4, 2022, at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center (CMC), from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the City of Garden Grove held an in-person Open House for all residents of the community to join the conversation.  Participants learned more about the project, and most importantly, provided their input on the planning process for the new Police Department facility and other community improvements in the larger Civic Center area.

On May 12, 2022, the City of Garden Grove will hold a Virtual Open House from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., to allow for any persons who weren’t able to attend the in-person Open House to attend the virtual meeting and provide their input on potential improvements in the Civic Center area.

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