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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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 23, 2025

In todays landscape, having an online community engagement platform is essential to connect with your residents, gather feedback, and involve members in decision-making. However, simply having a community engagement platform isnt enough. These six tips will help you increase visibility and engagement for your projects.

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Citizen Lab

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Whether you’re looking to launch a project, are already running one, or have reached the report-out phase, a strong communications plan will help drive the success of your efforts. In this article, we discuss the five basic principles of a good communications plan for your community engagement efforts.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of GovTech technology, the startups aim to address justice and public safety challenges, such as increasing community engagement, deterring crime, and reducing recidivism. 911 call centers are facing unprecedented challenges, with high call volumes, legacy technology, and short staffing.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 10, 2024

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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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

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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zencity

MAY 1, 2022

Why does community engagement matter for cities and governments? The nature of community engagement is to provide community members with opportunities to help guide the decision-making processes that shape the future of their neighbourhood, town, or city. Community engagement needs to be a conversation.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Public safety agencies must understand and address the specific needs of their constituents among a diverse group of communities. With 30 years of experience in law enforcement, Janeé Harteau, CEO of Vitals Aware , is an expert on the importance of information when law enforcement engages with the public.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Start by organizing data sources effectively, encompassing camera video, databases, radio communications, social media, weather updates and more. Community engagement: Building relationships within the community is also essential. A proactive approach is essential.

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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 5, 2023

In today’s digital world, online platforms and digital engagement tools have played a significant role in connecting communities closer together with their local and federal governments. Why is data protection and privacy important in community engagement? Key principles of data protection.

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Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 24, 2023

With the rise of technology, online community engagement has become a powerful tool for public participation. But how can we foster community engagement among the younger generation? How should we define ‘youth’ in our community? Why should we engage with the youth in our community?

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 11, 2023

An effective community engagement strategy helps local governments to make more informed decisions. Not only does involving the public in decision-making help to create a shared vision for the community. We’ve uncovered 10 effective community engagement tips to help you elevate your strategy today.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 15, 2023

That’s why it’s so important that we know how to develop a robust action plan for community engagement that harnesses digital innovation. That’s why it’s so important to create an effective community engagement action plan. Clearly define the purpose, goals, and objectives of your engagement project.

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Social Pinpoint

MAY 28, 2023

From community engagement, community consultation, public participation, public involvement, civic engagement, public engagement, and citizen participation – it’s a varied mix. In an ideal world, “engagement”, “participation”, and “involvement”, would mean the exact same thing and could be easily interchanged.

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Social Pinpoint

MAY 16, 2023

It offers a gateway into other cultures and is one of the most crucial instruments for preserving heritage, which is why it’s so important to support multiple languages when engaging with our communities. That’s why it’s so important to support multiple languages in our online community engagement practice. Write simply.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Designed to provide high quality and culturally rich online learning experiences – both inside and outside of the classroom – HBCUv will launch its course sharing network and community engagement platform in 2024.

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Social Pinpoint

JULY 18, 2023

When it comes to collecting authentic and high-quality data, mandatory registration for your community engagement site can prove to be a valuable tool. The mandatory registration process requires individuals to provide their personal details before participating in community activities.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Online community engagement has truly transformed how we connect, communicate, and access information. In this article, we will explore how to combat these challenges by sharing five ways to empower online community engagement in older adults. How Should We Define ‘Older Adults’ in Our Community?

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 31, 2023

If you want to encourage citizens to tell their stories online, then you need to provide inclusive and welcoming community engagement experiences. A positive user experience (UX) encourages community members to communicate their values and priorities. To do that, you need to make sure that it’s easy to use and understand.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

As people get used to using them, we can see them playing a huge role in boosting community engagement too. QR codes have gained popularity ever since and the number of scans quadrupled in 2022. Can I Use QR Codes in Community Engagement Too? The technology is incredibly flexible and convenient. In fact, over 6.6

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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 18, 2023

Community engagement doesn’t have to be the same-same, basic and formal experience. In fact, incorporating interactive and enjoyable activities into your community engagement efforts can transform them into something truly memorable. The Love Local still receives contributions from local businesses 3 years later!

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Closing the loop with a comprehensive community engagement report shows respect and encourages further participation. It’s important to show that you are listening to your community. A community engagement report is a vital tool for building trust and creating transparency in the public participation process.

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Citizen Lab

JULY 6, 2022

By starting on the same page, your projects will be set up to maximize your team and community’s return on engagement. Consider your resources To set up a successful engagement project, you’ll need time, budget, and a dedicated team.

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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 4, 2024

Effective engagement in health means more than just communication; it involves building trust, encouraging participation, and ensuring all voices are heard in decision-making. This article explores strategies for promoting meaningful engagement in health, providing real-world examples of successful initiatives.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 22, 2023

Recent digital evolution has sparked a growing conversation about how online engagement tools can motivate citizens to participate in democracy beyond election time and play an active role in shaping their future. Show the community why involvement matters. People aren’t born with a willingness to engage in public life.

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 25, 2023

Are you taking advantage of social media to promote your online community engagement efforts? From keeping your community informed on your newest projects, promoting opportunities to participate, or closing the loop – social media can be incredibly helpful. What is Social Media Engagement?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

These organizations play a pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability through advocacy, conservation projects, community engagement, and research. This transformation enhances their impact and communication and diversifies income sources, making them more effective in successfully driving towards their missions.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

From public works and sanitation to economic development and community engagement, the role that city governments play in serving their local communities is complex and multifaceted. When the work is this widespread, communicating across teams can be confusing and time-consuming, and its easy to slip into silos.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 25, 2023

One of the key themes emphasized throughout the event was the role that effective communication plays in shaping trust and building relationships between federal institutions and the people they serve. Use the trust triangle of authenticity, logic, and empathy to guide effective communication. Here are three main takeaways: 1.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With RAG-enhanced LLMs, government departments can: Provide citizens with answers that reflect the latest laws and data Create policies informed by the most recent research and statistics Ensure public communications are not only articulate but also accurate Following are a couple of examples of how these technologies are making a real difference.

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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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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JUNE 14, 2023

“And that leads us to: how do we not just better communicate, but better understand and engage with the residents across the city of what it means for everyone in every neighborhood to help address the housing crisis?” ’” said Torres-Springer.

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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 4, 2024

Effective engagement in health means more than just communication; it involves building trust, encouraging participation, and ensuring all voices are heard in decision-making. This article explores strategies for promoting meaningful engagement in health, providing real-world examples of successful initiatives.

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Social Pinpoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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. Keep your public engagement “hub” up to date.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key activities of risk management include: Communicating and consulting Establishing a context Identifying Analyzing Evaluating Treating Monitoring Reviewing Risk management should first and foremost be approached as a partnership. This requires a significant amount of training that aligns with departmental and community needs.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s essential that we build consensus throughout the community engagement process, especially when the project is new or controversial. It’s becoming clear that community and stakeholder engagement can no longer be considered as an add-on to a decision-making process. There is a difference between informing and engaging.

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