Community Engagement Blog

Learn about the Automized Public Hearing Process that streamlines the flow of gathering, transcribing, and storing resident input in planning projects.

Why is map-based collaboration integral to urban planning? Read a summary of a recent study about map-based surveys and public participation.

Tutustu tekemämme tutkimuksen löydöksiin karttapohjaisten osallistumismenetelmien roolista nykypäivän suunnittelussa. Lue tästä!

Maptionnaire is a part of Nordregio’s catalog of cases that embody the values of environment, equality, openness, and efficiency. Read it here!

What is participatory planning and why do PPGIS tools help engage residents in urban planning? Read more!

As of 2014, we have annually held a get together with the Maptionnaire Community. Get a recap of project experiences, ideas, and many stories and laughs.

Maptionnaire is a GDPR-compliant community engagement platform that provides you with tools for designing secure and accessible surveys and webpages.

Discover how community participation impacts decision-making in built-heritage conservation, showcasing European crowdsourcing examples.

Discover how participatory mapping engages the community of São Paulo in urban planning, creating inclusive and sustainable spaces.

Don’t know how to get people to take a survey? Read these tips on using social sharing to get valid data and increase response rates.

Find out the versatile functions of community engagement platforms for engaging residents at different phases of the urban planning process.

Getting relevant pedestrian movement data is a key to planning walkable and liveable cities. Discover digital tools that help source walkability data.

Learn how to make an interactive map survey in four steps. Such a map-based questionnaire will support your community engagement and participatory planning process.

Geospatial visualizations are used in town planning and community engagement. Learn how to make an interactive map to visualize your spatial data with Carto.

Urban planning projects need to include a public participation plan. Learn how to design and implement community engagement with PPGIS tools.