The past year has brought a lot of changes, including an increased emphasis on virtual communication, interaction, and engagement. In times where public health concerns require physical distancing, this distance has been bridged by connections online. Virtual meetings and open houses, online surveys, and other...
I think we all can agree that 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year. As if the threat of a worldwide pandemic wasn’t enough, we all also had to navigate the economic and social consequences of COVID-19. But despite these very real troubles, we at P3 wanted to...
The 2020 Census sent its first mailer out to the public around the time the COVID-19 quarantine began. Amidst the pandemic panic and media coverage, we want to help do our part to make sure everyone knows how important this 5-minute survey is to the future of our communities....
During a global pandemic, it can feel more challenging to stay involved in your community. Stay-at-home orders and restrictions on public gatherings have made in-person engagement impossible during this time. But, this doesn’t mean that local governments are any less interested in involving the public in decision-making processes. The...
Gone are the days of crowded town hall meetings and hours-long open houses. In the midst of a global pandemic, public participation must adapt....