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Turn Community Input Into Confident Decisions

Collect meaningful resident feedback, share your project progress transparently, and ground every decision in GIS-powered insights.

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If the answers to the questions that you need to ask revolve around where this is happening, then this is the best platform… it's always given us the best information that we've been able to get.

Community Mapping with Real GIS Integration

Unbeatable participatory mapping tools

Maptionnaire is the solution when your planning process needs a community needs assessment, a community mapping activity, or any kind of map-based public comments. Create interactive maps and map-based questionnaires that are intuitive for both planners and community members.

Community surveys for urban planning

Most survey platforms aren’t made for planners. Maptionnaire is. Design the perfect survey by pairing up any mapping questions with any non-mapping questions. Get creative with interactive visual survey features, budget & resource allocation, plus the full suite of “standard” text-based survey questions.

ArcGIS-compatible community engagement

No GIS skills are needed to use Maptionnaire. But for urban planners who do use geospatial software (like ArcGIS®), the most impactful community input is geospatial community input. Use your GIS layers in your Maptionnaire surveys and stream results directly back to ArcGIS. Learn about our ArcGIS integration.

Community Engagement & Public Outreach

Build your community engagement website

Communication is a core tenant of community engagement. Urban planning projects need dedicated webpages to share trustworthy information and invite community input. Maptionnaire’s project page builder makes it easy to inform the public, invite discussion, and lower the participation threshold.

Hybrid and online engagement anytime, anywhere

Meet people where they are, without jumping between disjointed engagement tools. Whether it’s an online survey or a community workshop, Maptionnaire’s flexible toolkit has you covered. Learn all about digital engagement tools in our Comprehensive Guide to Digital Tools for Community Engagement.

All-in-one participatory budgeting solution

Maptionnaire has been the premier participatory budgeting (PB) platform since before PB was cool. Run an entire multi-phase PB process from start to finish in one platform, empowering the community to decide how and where the budget is spent.

Analyze, Report, and Communicate Results

Community engagement data analysis


No a GIS expert? Not a coder? Not a problem! Maptionnaire’s built-in user-friendly analysis tools are all you need to understand and visualize your community input. Monitor community engagement metrics, run an AI-assisted analysis, or conduct a geospatial analysis in just a few clicks.

Automated community engagement reports

There’s always an engagement report—and usually more than one. Maptionnaire makes it easy to create and share customized engagement reports for your team, your client, or the general public. Download graphs, charts, and map images to compile your own reports, or automate them directly into an online report.

Maptionnaire makes the planning process more inclusive and engaging.

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Every Maptionnaire subscription comes with

GDPR Compliance

Maptionnaire is fully GDPR-compliant. We also provide you with tools for consent and privacy management to make your surveys and projects compliant with data legislation in the EU and globally.
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Data security

Maptionnaire is ISO207001 certified. We anonymize all survey data and you can enable two-factor authentication for additional security. Find more details on compliance here.
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Accessibility

Maptionnaire is compliant with the AA level of WCAG 2.1. Note that map-based elements are not compatible with assistive technology, but you can always provide respondents with alternative answer options.
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Customer Support

You kick-off with a live onboarding. When you need help, use the Help Center, participate in our masterclasses, or reach out to support.
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Ongoing Development

We constantly develop Maptionnaire, also in close cooperation with our users. New features and improvements are regularly released.
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One of the biggest advantages we've found with Maptionnaire is that its integration with GIS is great.

Projects Done with Maptionnaire

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Luxembourg
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Mexico
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United States
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Switzerland
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Sweden
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Netherlands
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Mauritius
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Kosovo
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Germany
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Finland
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Estonia
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EU Project
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Denmark
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Czech Republic
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Canada
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Australia
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Digital Community Engagement
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Liikennesuunnittelu
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zoning
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Kaavakuuleminen
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Osallistuva budjetointi
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EU Project
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RUSTIK
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Gamification
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Podcast
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ArcticHubs
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Survey Outreach
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Tech News
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Participatory Budgeting
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Local Democracy
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Finland
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Mapita Board of Directors
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Cycling
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ISPM Conference
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Automized Public Hearing
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KasvuOpen
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Smart City
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Maankäyttö
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Nordics
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Accolades
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Documents
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Brazil
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Public Participation
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Early Participation
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Summer Meetup
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Map-Based Engagement
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Staff QA
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Community Engagement 2021
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Survey Tips
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Maptionnaire 10 years
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Urban Planning
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New Maptionnaire Community Engagement Platform
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Accessibillity
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Partnerships
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Workshops

FAQ about community engagement with Maptionnaire

Here are the answers to the most common questions. If this list is ofno help to you, get in touch with our team.

Who Is This For?

Designed for urban planners, community specialists, and project managers, the Collect Plan is your all-in-one solution for powerful and engaging community surveys. This plan provides everything you need to run one successful project for an entire year.

What is a "project"?

A project includes one survey that gives you access to the platform's tools and features for 12 months from the date of purchase.

How does the pricing work?

The Collect Subscription is a one-time purchase. Our pricing is designed to become more affordable per project as you add more to your plan.

Can I add more users to my project?

Yes, you can add as many administrators as you need to collaborate on your project.

Do you offer a better price for multiple projects?

Yes, for multiple projects, our packages offer a lower price per project. Please contact us for a custom quote.

Is my data secure?

Yes, your data is secure. Maptionnaire is ISO-certified, ensuring high standards for security and data privacy, and is fully GDPR compliant. For more information read our Privacy & Security Terms.

Is the platform accessible?

Yes. Maptionnaire is committed to providing an open and accessible engagement platform that is available to the widest possible audience. Maptionnaire is compliant with the AA-level of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)

What payment methods are accepted?

We accept all major credit cards. VAT is calculated at checkout based on your location.

Who is using Maptionnaire?

City planning professionals, municipal leaders, consultants, and researchers — anyone from the private or public sector who is working with community engagement and the built environment. Our community engagement platform has been used in a variety of projects, such as neighborhood development, green energy transition, masterplanning, and participatory budgeting. Check out the stories from our customers to get a better grasp of Maptionnaire’s use — or schedule a personalized demo with our team who will walk you through the platform and example projects.

How long does it take to set up an engagement project in Maptionnaire?

You get access to Maptionnaire immediately after signing the contract (or on an agreed date). We’ll organize a comprehensive onboarding for your team within the same week. What happens next depends on your project and organization, but it usually takes only a few days to create a survey and a webpage (but plan some time for testing).

When I start using Maptionnaire, do I get support?

All annual subscriptions include a 60-minute onboarding session, and you can always contact our support for additional help. In addition to our online help center and tutorials, we also offer additional masterclasses and training if you want to advance your skills.

Do I need to download apps to use Maptionnaire?

No, Maptionnaire is entirely browser-based — both for admins managing community engagement and respondents interacting with webpages and surveys.

How many people are engaged by one Maptionnaire survey?

There is no limit to the number of participants in Maptionnaire. The actual number of engaged people largely depends on the project and its context. Some of our clients engaged more than 40.000 people, while projects from small rural communities have engaged around a couple hundred people.

How can I make sure that the engaged sample is representative?

You can add the necessary demographic questions to the survey. Our analysis tool enables you to filter map-based and other answers based on the background questions. Remember that it is difficult to achieve full representativeness just with one digital channel, so we recommend also arranging in-person community engagement workshops, where you can use Maptionnaire too.

In which languages is Maptionnaire available?

Maptionnaire’s admin interface is available in 5 languages (English, Finnish, Swedish, German, and Dutch). You can translate the webpages and surveys you create in Maptionnaire into more than 40 languages. If your target language is not available, we’ll add it to the service — just let us know. We have an in-built tool that makes translating surveys and pages easier. You can translate them yourself or invite a 3rd-party service with secure access.

Is Maptionnaire GDPR-compliant?

Yes, we treat privacy and security seriously, so our services are GDPR-compliant. We also provide consent management tools to make sure your engagement activities comply with the target privacy legislation. You can read more about our privacy and security practices here.

How do you approach data privacy?

Maptionnaire is committed to compliance with legislation and standards governing data security, privacy, and accessibility, both in the European Union and globally. Maptionnaire is developed with the assumption that the service can, and will, be used to collect personal information, including sensitive personal information. Maptionnaire has implemented technical and organizational controls in accordance with the ISO27001 standard for information security management. Maptionnaire also conducts regular security reviews and penetration testing by accredited external reviewers. You can find a non-exhaustive list of some of the most important controls in place here.

Can non-tech-savvy groups of people (e.g., kids and elderly people) participate in engagement activities organized via Maptionnaire?

Absolutely! Maptionnaire is often used for youth engagement, and its interactive mapping and gamified elements are loved by kids and teenagers. Usually, they don’t experience any problems navigating the map — on the contrary, visual and spatial communication is easier for kids who are not so keen on reading and writing just yet. Non-tech-savvy adults might need some assistance: make sure to include clear instructions on how to participate (or even a test round). You can also set up complementary in-person engagement stations in libraries or city halls. Our experts are more than happy to help your team plan your next survey with these factors in mind.

Can I use Maptionnaire for in-person workshops?

Absolutely! With our community engagement platform, you can collect data during a workshop, discuss data collected with Maptionnaire, or co-design and brainstorm engagement activities with stakeholders. Here are more ideas for engagement workshops!

Are mapping features available for all users?

Mapping features are the core of the Maptionnaire platform and therefore most of them are included in all subscriptions. The only exceptions are the Geobudgeting and Real-time feedback map features, which are available as add-ons.

Do I need extensive GIS knowledge to use mapping features and analysis?

No, using Maptionnaire doesn’t require any GIS knowledge. But if you want to bring in your own map or perform advanced analysis of the results in different software, you need some GIS expertise. Our support staff is always happy to help you with any questions, and we also provide additional training and consulting if needed.

What types of maps are available in Maptionnaire?

OpenStreetMap-based MapTiler and Mapbox maps are available in all subscription levels. You can use maps in WMS,WMTS,WFS,XYZ, shapefile and geoJSON formats. We use the WGS84: EPSG 4326 coordinate system, but WMTS maps and shapefiles can be in any coordinate system

Can I create my own map in Maptionnaire?

You can draw your own simple map layer showing locations, areas, or lines and add it to your questionnaires.

Is it easy for respondents to navigate the map and answer map-based questions?

In order to mark a place on the map, respondents need to just click the location. If they want to move on the map, they can drag it with their cursor or use our address search and zoom functionalities. You can also enable respondents to jump to a specific place on the map by setting up a multiple choice question (e.g. a list of neighborhoods) that zooms them to the correct area.

Maptionnaire surveys work with both desktop and mobile devices, and map functionalities can be combined with text, images, video and audio clips for additional instructions and cues. In general, map-based questionnaires make it easier to take in complex ideas about plans and changes.

Is Maptionnaire compatible with all devices?

Respondents can access Maptionnaire surveys and webpages from any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. We support most common web browsers. For Maptionnaire users preparing surveys and webpages, we recommend working on a laptop or PC for the best results and to use Google Chrome.

Are Maptionnaire’s engagement pages and surveys accessible?

Maptionnaire surveys and pages are fully accessible, with the exception of map-based elements. Our compliance with the guidelines of the WCAG 2.1 has been evaluated by an independent accessibility testing company, who gave our platform AA grading.

Digital maps are not accessible with screen readers, which is why they are exempt from most accessibility legislation. To make your survey fully accessible, we recommend always including an alternative text-based question with every map-based question. We welcome feedback on our performance and are always striving to improve the service we provide. You can read about our service accessibility here.

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