We are constantly impressed by the creativity, scope, and impact of projects that are facilitated on our platform. From environmental improvement programs to new park developments, discover exemplary examples of community engagement and get inspired by peers from around the world. 1. The City of Vienna is voting to select...
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Whichever type of project you are thinking of implementing, crowdsourcing ideas from your community is a good step to include. You can better understand your residents’ interests by enabling your community to share their ideas and feedback. Here are four ways to design high-quality idea crowdsourcing projects. 1. Make it specific...
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Starting on April 1, 2023, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) will require that all registered providers of social housing need to collect and publish a range of information on areas such as repairs, safety checks, and complaints to follow a universal set of requirements. Based on their consultation on...
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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! 1. The Havant Borough Council is Building...
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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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CitizenLab is excited to announce we’re ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified! This is a huge milestone for us as it verifies that CitizenLab is following best practices for security across our offices, employees, products, and services, including our community engagement platform. So what does this mean for you? It means that your...
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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. While a...
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