Citizen Lab

AUGUST 15, 2023

In this month's selection for our inspiring platforms series, we take you on a trip across different countries to learn more about other local governments' work and inspire your community engagement efforts! The post Community engagement examples: July’s inspiring platforms appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Citizen Lab

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This selection introduces fresh, inspiring projects but also revisits some of the most noteworthy ones our community of 500+ local governments and organizations launched in the past year. The post Inspiring community engagement examples and platforms #12 appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Enjoy the read!

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Citizen Lab

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The examples from CitizenLab’s international community, handpicked by our team of engagement experts, illustrate the power of collaborative decision-making. Discover how these communities are shaping their future together.

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Citizen Lab

APRIL 13, 2023

In today’s world, local governments strive to establish effective community engagement projects with their communities. Our platform has emerged as an invaluable resource in facilitating this connection, with governments worldwide exploring creative ways to leverage its potential.

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Citizen Lab

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Our team of engagement experts has handpicked these examples that are making real waves. The post Inspiring community engagement examples and platforms #10 appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Dive in now to get inspired!

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Citizen Lab

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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.

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Citizen Lab

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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.

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Citizen Lab

MAY 15, 2023

The post Community engagement examples: April’s inspiring platforms appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Ready for some real-life examples? Let's dive into six recent projects.

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Citizen Lab

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

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? appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Citizen Lab

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

From environmental improvement programs to new park developments, discover exemplary examples of community engagement and get inspired by peers from around the world. Seeking to honor the… The post Community engagement examples: November’s inspiring platforms appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Citizen Lab

MAY 8, 2023

A comprehensive community engagement strategy is key to ensuring the smooth launch of – and satisfying outcomes for – projects. Before initiating a project, it’s best to set clear objectives, define roles and responsibilities, and select the most promising communication channels. Looking for some guidance?

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Citizen Lab

OCTOBER 18, 2022

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. Learn from your global peers and explore their platforms below!

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 13, 2023

From campus renovation initiatives to participatory budgeting, CitizenLab’s platform has provided these six projects below (to just highlight a few) with a… The post Community engagement examples: February’s inspiring platforms appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Citizen Lab

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Harnessing the full power of your community engagement platform requires effective moderation. The post Ensuring constructive conversations: Best practices for moderation of a community engagement platform appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. This ensures vibrant, inclusive dialogue and boosts trust.

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Citizen Lab

JULY 6, 2022

Community engagement isn’t just about increased transparency between government and residents. It’s also an important tool that can improve communication across internal departments and key community stakeholders.

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Citizen Lab

JANUARY 5, 2023

Want to see how our clients tackle these issues and co-create solutions with their communities? … The post Community engagement examples: December’s inspiring platforms appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Let’s dive into six recent projects.

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Citizen Lab

JUNE 19, 2023

An effective community engagement team, similar to a well-tuned orchestra, relies on a mix of diverse roles each playing their unique part in harmony. The post Sculpting an impactful community engagement team: essential roles and skills appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Citizen Lab

JUNE 19, 2023

Let a fresh set of examples spark ideas for your community engagement efforts.

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Citizen Lab

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

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. Let’s dive into six recent projects.

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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 1, 2022

But… The post 4 reasons why social media isn’t enough for community engagement appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. In fact, according to TechCrunch, 62% of adults now get their news from social media.

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 28, 2023

The biggest, lingering fear in the back of many public servants’ minds is whether there is value in investing in online community engagement. And if you want an online component to your engagement efforts, why not just use social media? What is the return on investment (ROI) you make?

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Citizen Lab

JULY 6, 2022

Understanding how your community – and who in your community – currently engages with local topics is crucial to identifying opportunities and gaps for your next community engagement project. Before getting started, consider who you need to reach and how you will do it.

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Citizen Lab

DECEMBER 5, 2022

When trying to measure the effectiveness of your online community engagement efforts, the challenge is to sift through numerous available metrics and analyze the relevant ones so you can get to actionable insights. We put together a list of primary metrics to track.

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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 12, 2022

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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Citizen Lab

APRIL 24, 2023

As one of CitizenLab’s co-founders, current Commercial Director, and previous Head of Government Success, Aline Muylaert has extensive experience working with local governments to develop and implement successful community engagement initiatives.

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Citizen Lab

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In this article, we discuss the five basic principles of a good communications plan for your community engagement efforts.

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Citizen Lab

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The post How to comply with the latest social housing regulations through an online community engagement platform appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. This content is restricted in your region.

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Citizen Lab

JULY 6, 2022

This means ensuring strong internal support (from policy-makers, management teams, and your communications teams) as… The post Two steps to take before you begin your community engagement project appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Citizen Lab

DECEMBER 19, 2022

… The post Norwich, CT teams up with local community development corporation to develop a community engagement platform appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Oftentimes, we take a comprehensive look at well-established platforms with long histories of success.…

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zencity

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Zencity takes a dual approach to community engagement: First, it increases active participation through both topic-specific and resident satisfaction surveys that are distributed online, reaching members of the community that wouldn’t otherwise engage. Learn how to budget for your community with our free eBook.

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zencity

DECEMBER 7, 2021

We are incredibly excited by what Tim, Andrew, Shasa and the Civil Space team have created, and thrilled to be adding the ability for cutting-edge, two-way, open engagement between governments and their residents to our leading suite of community engagement capabilities. The Importance of Community Engagement.

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Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 30, 2023

This is a priority for the city.

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Bang the Table

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Now that we’ve more than a year to examine exactly how governments are doing in a time like no other – let’s take a moment to unpack our most burning question: “How has the community engagement landscape changed?” The post How has community engagement changed in the last two years?

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Citizen Lab

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Traditionally, community engagement has been compartmentalized into offline and online methods, often treated as distinct and separate elements. It's time to blend these worlds, for instance by using digital engagement platforms as enhancers of offline community engagement.

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Citizen Lab

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Executive Summary: Looking to create a more official and consolidated platform that allowed for additional oversight and increased transparency in government operations, such as the redesign of public spaces, the Carlisle team began looking at community engagement platforms.

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Citizen Lab

JULY 18, 2023

Do you have a small team dedicated to community engagement efforts? The City of Allen has demonstrated how a small team can achieve excellent results by fostering widespread support throughout the organization and crafting a robust engagement strategy, strongly facilitated by its online community engagement platform.

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Citizen Lab

APRIL 15, 2024

The latest episode of our podcast, Public Square, takes us to the bustling metropolis of New York City, where the Public Engagement Unit (PEU), under the leadership of Adrienne Lever has developed an innovative approach to community engagement.

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