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...
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....
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....
Surveys are an excellent way to engage a community and receive valuable data that can influence future project decisions. However, to gain the high-quality data needed for a project’s process, the survey must be designed ethically and efficiently. In our last post, we discussed the importance of ethical survey...
Surveys are a tried and true method of public engagement. They provide valuable insights into community perspectives by asking specific questions that provide feedback for decision-making. Surveys can provide useful data, but they must be designed effectively to reach the targeted audience and ensure that the feedback collected is...