As technology has taken over the world, more and more digital methods have been created to help get information out faster and easier. Some of these methods allow for public engagement in a fun and creative way. Here at Public Participation Partners (P3), we have...
Trying to keep your community informed about updates and information throughout a project? Newsletters are a great communication tool for doing so! Newsletters are articles focused on specific project information and updates that are physically mailed or emailed to stakeholders and residents within a community....
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...
At P3, one of our core values is transparency in public engagement. We believe that it is crucial for communication with the public to be open and transparent. The public should know how much they can influence a decision, what they have control over, and...
With the new year, we all have big changes in store. Us at P3? We are gearing up to work on exciting new projects, to further develop our public engagement skills, and to continue to find innovative ways of engaging the public during COVID-19. However,...
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...
In our previous two posts, we discussed how to select meeting and data collections that best suit your needs and the needs of your community. If you missed either of those posts, you can check them out here: https://publicparticipationpartners.com/blog (and to ensure you never miss a post again,...
Engaging the public doesn’t start at a public meeting; it starts the very first time someone sees a message from your team. Whether it’s a postcard, social media post, or flyer, your communications are one of the most important parts of capturing the public’s attention and encouraging them to...