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By Ilona Lodewijckx Civic Engagement 16/10/2022

3 things an online survey can and can’t do

From shaping the future city of Lancaster to engaging elderly residents in Almere, surveys are used across our platforms to gauge a community’s opinions on specific topics. Surveys and polls are easy to set up and provide a low-threshold way for community members to weigh in on policy topics, which...
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By Ilona Lodewijckx Civic Engagement 16/08/2022

3 things an online survey can and can’t do

From shaping the future city of Lancaster to improving parks and rec in Carlisle, PA, surveys are used across our platforms to gauge a community’s opinions on specific topics. Surveys and polls are easy to set up and provide a low-threshold way for community members to weigh in on policy...
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Strategy & Budgeting
How a participatory budget helps you reach a more diverse audience
By Ilona Lodewijckx05/07/2022
By Ilona Lodewijckx Planning & Public Spaces 19/05/2022

How to engage your community in city planning projects

A significant part of any local governments’ list of responsibilities is creating comprehensive plans. These might be strategic plans defining local priorities. Climate plans, outlining long-term strategies. Mobility plans, determining the local traffic and public transport situation. Or maybe city plans, containing decisions to reshape our public spaces in the...
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By Ilona Lodewijckx Environment & Sustainability 14/04/2022

Promoting sustainable development with community engagement

By engaging their communities and tapping into collective intelligence, cities across the globe can set better priorities and facilitate sustainable development on a local scale.  But what does sustainable development really entail? And how can local governments harness the power of their community to spark real, tangible change? If you’re...
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Civic Engagement, Strategy & Budgeting
Promoting sustainable development with community engagement
By Ilona Lodewijckx14/04/2022
By Ilona Lodewijckx Civic Engagement 17/03/2022

What’s the difference between community development and engagement

The terms “community engagement” and “community development” are sometimes used interchangeably. After all, both ideas are based on the strength and improvement of our communities. Nonetheless, there are a few key distinctions between the two concepts. Let’s take a closer look at what they are. Community development vs. community engagement:...
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By Ilona Lodewijckx Strategy & Budgeting 03/02/2022

How ARPA funding helps build more resilient communities

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a $350 billion funding plan aiming at supporting post-COVID-19 recovery, is often dubbed a once-in-a-generation opportunity for state and local governments. While the main premise may be to solve current issues, there is also hope that this ambitious plan can make communities more resilient...
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Strategy & Budgeting
8 steps towards effective participatory budgeting
By Ilona Lodewijckx23/11/2021
By Ilona Lodewijckx Mobility & Infrastructure 11/11/2021

The future of shared mobility is all about community engagement

In the past few years, we’ve seen a rapid surge of shared mobility solutions in cities worldwide. But where does this trend come from, exactly? And how might it impact the future of our cities? In urban areas across the globe, people are ride-hailing, car-renting, and bike-sharing by the millions....
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