Understanding your community is the first step to effective public engagement. There are many things to keep in mind when conducting outreach in a community, including the community’s history, age, social and economic makeup, and more. It is also critical to know who makes up...
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,...
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...