Focus Groups Overview

The first main steps in the University City Community Vision 2040 project were the Community Survey #1 and the Listening Sessions. The second step was the Think-Tank. The third steps in the visioning process are the Community Survey #2 and the Focus Groups.

Seven in-person Strategic Pillar Focus Groups were held June 15-18. These facilitated focus groups aimed to build a deeper understanding of each topic and its implications for University City. A key part of the visioning process, the Focus Groups helped to synthesize community input from both Community Surveys and the Think-Tank, and to explore a set of crucial questions.

Key Focus Group Topics

  1. Sustainability and ResilienceContinue to pursue environmental sustainability practices
  2. Community Fabric and EquityFoster a strong and vibrant social fabric
  3. Education  and SchoolsStrengthen the connections to U-City Education/Schools 
    (2 time/day options provided)
  4. Strategic PartnershipsEnhance the City’s strategic partnerships
  5. Neighborhood Nodes and Local Business DistrictsStrengthen the City’s neighborhood nodes and local business districts
  6. Olive Boulevard Redevelopment Provide for equitable Olive Boulevard redevelopment

MORE INFORMATION​

For more information about University City’s Community Vision Project, please contact:

Dawn Beasley, Assistant City Manager
City of University City
6801 Delmar Boulevard
University City, MO 63130
Phone: 314.505.8533
Email: dbeasley@ucitymo.org