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. 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!
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. 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!
Exploring the potential of community engagement, we encounter a multitude of innovative projects hosted on CitizenLab platforms. From urban redevelopment projects to comprehensive planning initiatives, environmental collaborations for a greener future, to even reshaping citywide celebrations – the possibilities are expansive. Learn more about the work of other local governments and let it inspire your own community engagement efforts!
The climate crisis is forcing governments around the globe to reassess and change direction. Vienna, the capital of Austria, is no exception. The city – famous for its baroque streetscapes and imperial palaces – aims to be climate-neutral by 2040 and is therefore prioritizing climate and sustainability projects. Since 2022, the Vienna Climate Team has been actively engaging residents in a collaborative and inclusive effort to shape a sustainable climate future together. Let’s explore what their participation project has achieved to this day!
Anonymous participation can be the key to unlocking engagement on topics that your community is divided on. We’ve helped clients host their fair share of such projects on CitizenLab platforms, and we heard the desire for an anonymous participation option loud and clear. Read more to learn how this latest feature can help increase engagement rates.
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. As for most teams, the key to success lies in bringing together people with different personalities, skills, and abilities. We sat down with Hugo De Brouwer, CitizenLab’s Head of Government Success, to discuss which roles and skills an organization needs to take participation to the next level.