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5 most common myths about community engagement

Citizen Lab

From costly expenses to loss of control, several misconceptions about community engagement can hinder local governments from unlocking the full potential of participatory democracy to this day. In this blog post, we’ll explore five of the most-heard myths and why they’re not true.

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Will AI Replace Community Engagement?

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Yet, with the ongoing development and increased integration of AI into our daily lives, a crucial question arises: Will AI replace community engagement? Community engagement has played a crucial role in being responsible for societal progress, fostering connections, shared visioning, and better placemaking.

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When to Evaluate Your Community Engagement Project

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Community engagement is an ongoing process of collaboration and co-learning. When we evaluate our community engagement initiatives, we give ourselves the opportunity to measure our deeper impact and make improvements for future projects. If they’ve […].

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Inclusive community engagement: 10 good practices to mobilize underheard audiences

Citizen Lab

Every local government and organization that has ever launched a community engagement project knows the challenge: How do you reach underheard groups? The post Inclusive community engagement: 10 good practices to mobilize underheard audiences appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable operations while minimizing downtime and maximizing cost-effectiveness.

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Want to Invigorate Community Engagement? Break out the Building Blocks.

Next City

Hands-on and sensory-based community engagements create new experiences, unlock ways of exploring our urban and natural worlds, and capture new layers of information.

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Balancing Festive Joy with Community Engagement

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As the festive season dawns upon us, it’s tempting to assume that community engagement should take a back seat while individuals revel in the holiday cheer away from home. Community engagement during the holidays goes beyond decorations and celebrations; it’s about building connections and plans that last.

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI.