We recently had the opportunity to conduct pop-up events for the Wake Bus Plan update, gathering over 115 paper surveys and comment cards and 285 responses to polling board questions from transit riders throughout the Triangle region! We were also able to hand out hundreds...
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...
Polling is one of the oldest forms of getting information from people. A style of polling that has significantly increased over the last few years is unmanned polling stations. Unmanned polling stations have no workers and involve a printed polling board where people can provide...
Oral histories are recorded stories about historic events, places, and or people told by those who either have first-hand knowledge of the historical topic or someone present during the time (2). Oral Histories are primarily used to explore historical context while also being informative for...
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...
Public engagement is the foundation for decision-making that incorporates the ideas and perspectives of the public. But how do you know who to reach out to? Creating a stakeholder list is one of the key steps in getting started with public engagement. There are three types of stakeholders: primary, secondary, and...
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...
Agencies want to make decisions that best fit their goals while also keeping in mind the needs and concerns of the community, and this isn’t possible without public input. An effective public engagement process will reach all members of a community, informing them and empowering them to shape decision-making....
June 30th is also known as #SocialMediaDay! In celebration, we would love to take this opportunity to discuss one of our favorite methods for communication and engagement. Social media is a great tool to engage citizens in a way that is convenient for them. While people may not...