The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) — a pillar of environmental law that has undergone little reform since its creation 50 years ago — saw major rollbacks this summer after proposed...
Mixed-mode surveying — using a variety of traditional and virtual tactics — is a proven public engagement best practice. Now, in light of COVID-19, government organizations have been put in the...
Nationwide, agencies are transitioning to virtual meetings and many are left with guesswork when it comes to implementing best practices. Online public meetings require the same attention to detail as...
In light of the recent FBI warning against publicly sharing video conference service links, we’ve received an influx of questions about hosting public meetings virtually. These concerns reflect the...
In light of the coronavirus, government organizations are finding themselves in a new landscape when it comes to public engagement. Local, regional, and state governments face two major challenges:...
Communication During Coronavirus: Webinars, Engagement Playbook & Turnkey Public Engagement Software
Public engagement efforts tend to follow a regular ebb and flow, but the arrival of COVID-19 is dramatically changing that. For organizations this crisis is unprecedented, and consistent communication...
Ranking vs. Select Multiple Options:Best practices for using each question type Engagement pages are a great tool to help agencies educate residents while soliciting public input. By visually showing...
When it comes to public engagement, we all want great results representative of the entire community. However, time, budget and the process of developing relationships with hard-to-reach groups can...
“Who is our audience?” It is important for transit agencies to ensure that current riders are having a great experience, but too often our reach is constrained to just those individuals. This prevents...