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New research article on privacy

Andy Whitford

Jeff Yates and I are pleased to announce that “Surveillance and Privacy as Coevolving Disruptions: Reflections on ‘Notice and Choice'” is now in print at Policy Design and Practice. This paper is published open access. Here’s the abstract: “The last two decades have seen a dramatic rise in the ways governments, private industry, and other interests can access, gather, analyze, and employ information about citizens.

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Great article on urban design qualities of Kimmel Center in Philadelphia | extendable to civic assets more generally

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

That's why a Philadelphia Inquirer article, " A new cafe at Kimmel is the first step to a better arts center ," by Peter Dobrin, the paper's classical music critic is so great. Proposal for a new Downtown baseball stadium in Kansas City that is tightly integrated into the urban fabric.

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CFP: Articles on Open Access: Library Resources & Technical Services

A Library Writer's Blog

The editors of Library Resources & Technical Services invite submissions on the topic of Open Access to celebrate the one year anniversary (OA-versery) of the journal moving to zero-embargo Open Access effective January 2023. Submissions may deal with any aspect of Open Access relevant within the scope of LRTS to publish research focused in the areas of collections, scholarly communications, acquisitions, and cataloging.

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Episode 4 - Audio Article: Embrace the "Why?" by Jason Soza

Decisions That Matter

Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement. Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement.

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Episode 4 - Audio Article: Embrace the "Why?" by Jason Soza

Decisions That Matter

Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement. Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement.

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Call for articles: Library Leadership and Management an ALA Core journal

A Library Writer's Blog

Library Leadership and Management , an ALA Core publication and a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal, is soliciting submissions for both peer-reviewed and editor-reviewed featured articles such as guest essays and opinion pieces related to library leadership and management, as well as topics that may be of interest to library administrators and leaders. Articles accepted for submission are anticipated to be published in the Spring issue. We want to hear from you!

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How to Build Community Consensus Throughout the Engagement Process

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyIt’s essential that we build consensus throughout the community engagement process, especially when the project is new or controversial. We've wrapped up three methods you can adopt today.

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What Questions Should I Ask My Community?

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Quick Tips Research & StrategyWhen we know the right questions to ask, we put citizens in the driver's seat throughout the change process and can have transformative impacts. The post What Questions Should I Ask My Community?

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How to Effectively Plan Your Public Involvement Initiative for Transport

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyIn this new three-part blog series, follow Adrienne Hamilton’s journey to get a client-side view of successful project planning, launching, and reporting of a public involvement initiative for transport.

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How to Develop a Community Engagement Action Plan

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Quick Tips Research & StrategyIt's important that we know how to develop a robust action plan for community engagement that harnesses digital innovation. With the right action plan in place, we can ensure we are connecting with our community.

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Boost Your Community Engagement Rates with QR Codes

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyAs people get used to using QR codes, we can see them playing a huge role in boosting community engagement too. Understand how they can play part in boosting your engagement rates.

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When to Evaluate Your Community Engagement Project

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Quick Tips Research & StrategyCommunity engagement is an ongoing process of collaboration and co-learning.

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How to Create a Community Engagement Report [with Examples]

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Quick Tips Research & StrategyWhen we ask citizens to share their feedback with us, it’s vital that we report back to them as to how their input has been used.

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Your Guide to Effectively Promoting Community Engagement Initiatives

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & Strategy Uncategorized online community engagementYou might have planned your community engagement initiative perfectly, but if people aren’t aware of it, it’s impossible for them to engage.

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How an Online Community Engagement Strategy Saves Time

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & Strategy Uncategorized online community engagementHere's how to ensure that you receive timely, insightful, and cost-effective feedback that will make your initiative successful.

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The Benefits of a Hybrid Community Engagement Strategy

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyAfter gaining momentum during the pandemic, this blended approach is becoming an industry standard because it gives people more choice over how they participate.

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Easy and Responsive Engagement Embeds

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Article Feature Product Updates Quick TipsEngagement embeds help make it as easy as possible for you to start giving people a say in a context that they are familiar with. The post Easy and Responsive Engagement Embeds appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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How to Encourage More Citizens to Participate in Community Engagement

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyEffective community engagement is powerful, but only a small percentage of the population participates in most planning efforts. So, what’s holding the public back?

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5 Steps to Promoting Inclusive Community Engagement

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyThe diversity of voices in our communities can shape innovative, future-focused solutions. If you really want to spark change, everyone on your team needs to understand when and how to promote inclusivity.

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How to Identify the Real Problem in Your Community

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyWe recently spoke to Felicity Farmer about the complexity of community issues and how to identify the real problem at the heart of many moving parts.

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Overcome Opposition and Shape the Community Engagement Narrative

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyAt times, people with public-sector missions fear that opposition could slow down their progress. Discover how to work with, rather than against people with a “not in my backyard” mentality.

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Remote workers: When do they count for local economic development incentives?

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

“Remote work is here to stay,” says a 2022 Forbes article. Note: this provision appears to apply only to property conveyances, but as explained in a North Carolina Law Review article , the NC Supreme Court treated those requirements as applying to all incentives, regardless of whether they involve real estate.]. Business & Entrepreneurship Featured Articles business location incentives economic development hybrid work incentives remote workers

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How to Overcome Common Barriers to Community Engagement

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyCertain community members can be under-represented in decision-making. Here's how you can overcome the most common participation barriers and instantly increase the accessibility of your engagement efforts.

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5 Ways to Encourage Online Community Engagement in Your Team

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Article Best Practice News Research & StrategyHere are five talking points that can encourage your team to see community engagement in a new light and create space for it in their plans.

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The HiVE Joins Social Pinpoint to Build Next-Generation Community Engagement Technology

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Article News Product UpdatesWe are delighted to announce that Harvest Digital Planning, makers of The HiVE, will be joining forces with Social Pinpoint to take our Community Engagement offerings to the next level.

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Over 100 Interview Questions for Summer Camp Hiring

Summer Camp Programming

In this article I’m going to add to those and include questions other camp professionals suggested. Back in 2012 I posted 15 of my favorite interview questions. If you have a favorite interview question, leave it in the comments.

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Why Community Engagement is a Skills Requirement for Architects

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Article Best Practice News Research & StrategyA growing number of architects are turning to community engagement to create spaces that connect people. We explore how community engagement enhances the design process and improves outcomes for architects and the public.

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How Agile Methodologies Can Transform Community Engagement

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyParticipatory decision-making can be complex to navigate. Discover how agile engagement methodologies can help you find the right balance.

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How to Design Your Community Engagement Landing Page

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement News Research & StrategyHaving a well-designed, on-brand engagement page is important. With the right design elements in place, it can become an informative and compelling space for your community.

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31 Ways To Avoid Survey Fatigue in Your Community

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Article Best Practice News Quick Tips Research & StrategyIf your community is constantly asked for feedback and starts to suffer from survey fatigue, response rates and the quality of insights can deteriorate. Here's 31 ways to help combat survey fatigue.

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Make the Most of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal with Civic Engagement

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Article Best Practice News Research & StrategyTo optimize your project delivery you need to include mechanisms for sharing trusted information with proactive civic engagement.

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Top 5 Gifts for Your Community Engagement Team

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Article Best Practice Quick TipsDo you work in community engagement? Do you enjoy gifts? Tick (who doesn’t). Well, to be honest, that’s all you need to get some joy from this festive round-up of practical gifts.

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How To Create Climate Change Solutions With Your Community

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyWe need rapid innovation and intensive collaboration to steer the ship towards decarbonization. Here are three ways you can activate your community and create climate solutions together.

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Understanding Collective Trauma and Helping Your Community Heal

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Article Best Practice Research & Strategy

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Easily Create, Share, and Embed Your Digital Engagement Tools

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Article Digital Engagement Product UpdatesEasily create our online surveys, forums, and participatory budgets as standalone tools and seamlessly integrate them into your community engagement platform.

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2022 Community Engagement Trends

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Article Digital Engagement Quick Tips Research & StrategyMoving into 2022, we predict that people are going to look at their lives with fresh eyes. So what does this mean for community engagement?

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Should We Use Compensation to Increase Public Participation?

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Article Best Practice Research & StrategyThe idea of using compensation to enhance public participation is gaining momentum. We have reached out to a range of community engagement experts to discuss their thoughts. The post Should We Use Compensation to Increase Public Participation?

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Thanksgiving: A time to create memorable stakeholder connections

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Article News Research & StrategyThanksgiving season. Turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pies, and football. It’s a time to reflect on what we have, cherish time with the ones we love, and connect with those around us.

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How to Increase Online Community Engagement and Reach More People

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement UncategorizedNailing promotion is a number one priority in any community engagement initiative. After all, who is going to give you feedback if no one knows what you’re working on?

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3 Ways to Optimize Your Public Engagement Initiative Post-Launch

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Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & StrategyIn this new three-part blog series, follow Adrienne Hamilton’s journey to get a client-side view of successful project planning, launching, and reporting of a public involvement initiative for transport.