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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. Civic Engagement citizen participation myths

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How Baltimore Engaged Disenfranchised Communities In Its Transportation Planning

Next City

Here’s how the city carried out an effective public engagement process The Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel replacement project would run through a Black community that had already been divided by a highway.

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Six Approaches to Achieving Meaningful Civic Engagement

NLC (National League of Cities)

Last month Indigov, a leading constituent engagement solution and NLC Partner, met with Mayor Benjamin for a talk about constituent communication. citizen engagement civic engagement

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When to Evaluate Your Community Engagement Project

Social Pinpoint

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.

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3 Ways to Optimize Your Public Engagement Initiative Post-Launch

Social Pinpoint

The post 3 Ways to Optimize Your Public Engagement Initiative Post-Launch appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & Strategy

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How to Promote Citizen Engagement and Participation

NLC (National League of Cities)

citizen engagement community Local Government Meeting Management TechnologyCitizens are more motivated than ever to participate in their governments.

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Community engagement examples: February’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

Local governments are constantly seeking new ways to engage with their communities. Our platform has proven to be a valuable tool for facilitating this engagement, and governments all over the world are discovering new and innovative ways to use it. Civic Engagement

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How to Build Community Consensus Throughout the Engagement Process

Social Pinpoint

It’s essential that we build consensus throughout the community engagement process, especially when the project is new or controversial. The post How to Build Community Consensus Throughout the Engagement Process appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Boost Your Community Engagement Rates with QR Codes

Social Pinpoint

As 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. Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & Strategy

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How to Develop a Community Engagement Action Plan

Social Pinpoint

It's important that we know how to develop a robust action plan for community engagement that harnesses digital innovation. The post How to Develop a Community Engagement Action Plan appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Community engagement examples: January’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

From environmental improvement programs to new neighborhood developments, discover our curated selection of exemplary community engagement projects and get inspired by peers from around the world. Civic Engagement

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Community engagement examples: January’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

From environmental improvement programs to new neighborhood developments, discover our curated selection of exemplary community engagement projects and get inspired by peers from around the world. Civic Engagement

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Your Guide to Effectively Promoting Community Engagement Initiatives

Social Pinpoint

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

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How to Create a Community Engagement Report [with Examples]

Social Pinpoint

Closing the loop with a comprehensive community engagement report shows respect and encourages further participation. The post How to Create a Community Engagement Report [with Examples] appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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2022 Community Engagement Trends

Social Pinpoint

So what does this mean for community engagement? The post 2022 Community Engagement Trends appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article Digital Engagement Quick Tips Research & Strategy

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How much does a community engagement platform cost?

Citizen Lab

When it comes to community engagement, most governments' first concerns are the associated costs. An online community engagement platform can reduce the cost of participation drastically. The post How much does a community engagement platform cost? Civic Engagement

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Community engagement examples: December’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

… The post Community engagement examples: December’s inspiring platforms appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Civic EngagementDeveloping and renewing parks and city centers are core priorities for local governments.

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Community engagement examples: November’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

From environmental improvement programs to new park developments, discover exemplary examples of community engagement and get inspired by peers from around the world. Civic Engagement

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A year in review of online engagement in Seattle, WA

Citizen Lab

The planning and engagement processes for these plans often take over two years to complete. This can make it difficult to establish and maintain meaningful engagement with community members throughout the process.

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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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When to Evaluate Your Community Engagement Project

Social Pinpoint

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.

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Engaging employees at federal agencies

Partnership for Public Service

New research by the Partnership for Public Service and BCG shows that many federal agencies are struggling to improve employee engagement, with leaders and the workforce facing an array of challenges that include transitioning to new ways of working due the fallout from COVID-19 pandemic.

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Community engagement examples: October’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

From the United Kingdom to Chile, cities and organizations around the world are building inspiring community engagement projects on our platform to connect with their residents in pursuit of building a better community. Civic Engagement

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Easing Communications With Civic Engagement Solutions

State Tech Magazine

How to improve citizen engagement,” says Matthew Kaiser, communications and marketing director for Fairfax, Va. It’s a challenge cities everywhere deal with all the time. What can a local government do to help its citizens become more involved?”

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Improve reporting on community engagement projects

Citizen Lab

Community engagement isn’t just about increased transparency between government and residents. This is accomplished through detailed reporting, made possible with an online engagement platform and proper community collaboration. Civic Engagement

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3 Ways to Optimize Your Public Engagement Initiative Post-Launch

Social Pinpoint

Learn how you can also create positive project outcomes with your online community engagement platform of choice. DCTA’s ambitious public involvement project required a flexible suite of online community engagement tools to easily gather informed feedback from residents.

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Digital engagement now typifies the Medicare Advantage experience

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Medicare participants are responding to beneficiaries’ rising expectations for an omnichannel experience by enhancing their digital capabilities and engagement offerings.

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5 ways online engagement leads to better data-driven decision-making in local government

Citizen Lab

A digital community engagement platform will get you more data, speed up data processing, and makes it easier to… The post 5 ways online engagement leads to better data-driven decision-making in local government appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Civic Engagement

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2021 Community Engagement Trends

Social Pinpoint

The post 2021 Community Engagement Trends appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article Digital Engagement Research & Strategy

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Community engagement examples: September’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan update (United States) In 2016,… The post <strong>Community engagement examples: September’s inspiring platforms</strong> appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Civic Engagement

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The Future of Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Almost every facet of society as we know it has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing planners to adapt their stakeholder engagement strategies in order to fulfil positive outcomes for communities. Article Best Practice Digital Engagement

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Public Engagement During COVID-19

Social Pinpoint

The public are taking drastic measures to avoid exposure – so, how can you ensure your community engagement outreach is safe? The post Public Engagement During COVID-19 appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article Digital Engagement

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How to Develop a Community Engagement Action Plan

Social Pinpoint

That’s why it’s so important that we know how to develop a robust action plan for community engagement that harnesses digital innovation. Fuelled by a growing demand for increased citizen power in decision-making, the vital role of community engagement is becoming clear.

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How an Online Community Engagement Strategy Saves Time

Social Pinpoint

The post How an Online Community Engagement Strategy Saves Time appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & Strategy Uncategorized online community engagement

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5 Steps to Promoting Inclusive Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

The post 5 Steps to Promoting Inclusive Community Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article Best Practice Digital Engagement Research & Strategy

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How Agile Methodologies Can Transform Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Discover how agile engagement methodologies can help you find the right balance. The post How Agile Methodologies Can Transform Community Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Participatory decision-making can be complex to navigate.

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Easy and Responsive Engagement Embeds

Social Pinpoint

Engagement 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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2020 Community Engagement Trends

Social Pinpoint

With a new decade quickly approaching, it's time to reflect on our community engagement strategies and think about how these trends will change in the upcoming year. The post 2020 Community Engagement Trends appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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How can cities tell their stories for higher community engagement?

Citizen Lab

Storytelling is an important aspect of community engagement – that’s why Inform is the first step on the participation ladder. Storytelling cultivates a foundational understanding of an engagement topic, the parameters and criteria for engagement, and sheds inspiration for engagement.

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How to Create a Community Engagement Report [with Examples]

Social Pinpoint

Closing the loop with a comprehensive community engagement report shows respect and encourages further participation. If you invite people to participate in a community engagement project, then you need to report back to them about what you heard and how their input was used.