AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace. Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Modern Engagement Strategies Traditional Engagement Strategies Modern Engagement Strategies How To Get the Most Out of Citizen Engagement Initiatives Who Is Citizen Engagement For? How Much Time Does It Take to Build Effective Citizen Engagement? What Else Is Trending in Citizen Engagement?

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GCN

MAY 28, 2024

Andover, Massachusetts, operates under the town meeting system. Amid abysmal meeting attendance, officials turned to SMS to manage its meetings and various initiatives.

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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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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 1, 2022

When it comes to engaging with the public, social media is often a first instinct for many government officials. It is easy to access, widely utilized, and is often the first place people go to share their opinions on trending issues or topics in their communities.

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GovPilot

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When local governments actively involve residents in local decision-making processes, they gain invaluable new knowledge and perspectives from community members. This inclusivity ensures that policies are tailored to the real needs of the community and address any concerns the public may have regarding their community.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Community Engagement in Local Government is a planned, two-way process. It is where individuals, stakeholders and community groups have the opportunity to collaborate on ideas to enhance project outcomes. When the community has trust in the decision-maker, they are more willing to give valuable and honest feedback.

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Social Pinpoint

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There will not only be opportunities for us to learn more about the communities but, also where there might be some larger issues at hand that might prevent you from getting meaningful feedback and interactions.

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Citizen Lab

JULY 18, 2023

Exploring the potential of community engagement, we encounter a multitude of innovative projects hosted on CitizenLab platforms. Learn more about the work of other local governments and let it inspire your own community engagement efforts!

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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. Read more about AWS for state and local government agencies : How Carbyne’s cloud-native platform helps 911 call centers put eyes on the scene and more. How the City of Fort St.

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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 15, 2023

Across the globe, government teams are leveraging a CitizenLab platform to tap into the collective intelligence of their communities and shape their futures together with residents. The post Community engagement examples: July’s inspiring platforms appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This August, we’ve been amazed again at how local governments worldwide are leveraging their CitizenLab platforms to engage with their communities. Whether it’s urban redevelopment, school reform, or community-driven initiatives, in more and more places, residents are taking active roles in decision-making processes.

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Citizen Lab

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Every day, governments around the world find new and creative ways to use our platform in their communities. 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

Every day, governments around the world find new and creative ways to use our platform in their communities. 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

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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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Governments and institutions need people to trust that they will make good decisions. Without trust, they don’t have the power to make productive changes for the community. Here are three ways you can build trust through community engagement.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 12, 2025

In 2015, I was inspired by the conversations happening at the ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders) Annual Conference, specifically the discussions around making local government more accessible. Their ideas were both practical and refreshing, sparking a lot of reflection of my own experiences with community engagement.

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 16, 2024

Effective placemaking initiatives arise from the collaborative visions shared by government staff and community members. So, join us as we explore five inspiring placemaking project examples that empower community engagement. The City of Holdfast Bay have been engaging the community on what they think about ‘Parklets’.

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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? Well… not always.

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Citizen Lab

JANUARY 12, 2024

As local governments gear up for a whole new year of community engagement, you want to take a step back and look at how you might reach new people or reactivate community members who haven’t engaged with you in some time. The New Year is a time for reflection and celebration.

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Citizen Lab

JANUARY 5, 2023

Developing and renewing parks and city centers are core priorities for local governments. Local governments invest in these projects because they recognize their value to a community, including deeper community connections, economic development, and a sense of pride among residents. Let’s dive into six recent projects.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 24, 2024

Before we look forward and reveal our predictions for the top 2024 trends in online community engagement, let’s look back. 2023 was the year that saw some very clear trends, especially in the digital community space. We saw hybrid engagement come of age, we saw really clear stages in engagement, and we even saw the rise of AI.

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 13, 2023

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.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 30, 2024

Our clients range from local and state governments to industry and nonprofits that use and rely on engagement in their decision-making processes. This experience allows us to take a pulse of engagement strategies and outcomes across a variety of fields and reflect on emerging online community engagement trends for 2024.

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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? Empowering the youth with online community engagement. However, where should you begin? However, where should you begin?

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Citizen Lab

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

It’s clear that finding a balance between growth, development, and the environment is a key issue for local governments worldwide. Want to see how our clients tackle these issues and co-create solutions with their communities? We find ourselves consistently impressed by the projects launched on our platform.

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OpenGov

MAY 25, 2022

There is one thing we can say for certain: The role of local government leaders continues to change rapidly. The post 5 Trends in Local Government Leadership appeared first on OpenGov.

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zencity

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Better address resident priorities with our free ebook on budgeting with community feedback. 5 types of city and county budgets and how to add community feedback to each. The most traditional form of budgeting for local governments is line-item budgeting. Line-item budgets. Zero-based budgets.

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zencity

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Zencity aims to be the best partner it can to local and state government organizations of all sizes as they strive to understand the diverse needs of their communities, and improve resident satisfaction by meeting these needs. The Importance of Community Engagement. We are about to change that. Introducing: Civil Space.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

the Accelerator supports government technology (GovTech) startups as they develop innovative solutions enabling justice and public safety agencies to better serve their communities. Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 13 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS GovTech Accelerator.

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Citizen Lab

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Through CitizenLab platforms, 500+ local governments and organizations are flipping the script, inviting their communities to co-author their shared future. Our team of engagement experts has handpicked these examples that are making real waves. Dive in now to get inspired!

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Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 9, 2023

Community engagement can have many benefits for universities and colleges. So, it only seems natural that community engagement within universities and colleges can have far-reaching benefits. So, it only seems natural that community engagement within universities and colleges can have far-reaching benefits.

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Social Pinpoint

MAY 16, 2023

Many governments give official recognition to only one or some of the languages spoken in the country, giving the impression that multilingualism is not a common phenomenon. That’s why it’s so important to support multiple languages in our online community engagement practice. Use visuals to communicate complex concepts.

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