As we spring into the new season, the PlaceSpeak team has been keeping busy with the launch of new projects – from neighbourhood studies to libraries to local economic development, and more.
Meanwhile, election fever is heating up in both Canada and the United States. PlaceSpeak's is thrilled to announce its new integration with NationBuilder, a pioneering leadership software for political campaigns and issue advocacy. By gathering defensible and authentic feedback from potential voters and supporters, this integration helps candidates transition seamlessly from campaigning to governing.
With its unique approach to authentication, PlaceSpeak continues to be the top choice for organizations looking to engage with the public and stakeholders on challenging issues in a meaningful way. This month, we are excited to share the Town of Aurora's story on how PlaceSpeak helped gather actionable feedback on whether to permit private cannabis retail stores, following the legalization of cannabis across Canada.
Don't let your public engagement go up in smoke! The Town of Aurora wanted to hear from residents on whether private cannabis retail stores should be permitted in the municipality. However, results from a Facebook poll were distorted by people who had created additional Facebook accounts to vote multiple times and by people who resided in other municipalities. Learn how PlaceSpeak helped the Town gather accurate and defensible feedback to inform the final decision. Read more.
PlaceSpeak now integrates with NationBuilder, a community engagement software used by organizations worldwide. To support winning campaigns, PlaceSpeak gives candidates the confidence that they are having authentic online conversations with potential voters and supporters – not bots or trolls. Read more.
Featured Consultations
Town of Aurora, ON
The Town of Aurora is seeking community thoughts or concerns regarding future development in ‘Stable Neighbourhood’ designated areas. The feedback will guide amendments that will assist in maintaining the existing character of the neighbourhood.
City of Yellowknife, NT
The City of Yellowknife is inviting residents to provide their feedback and help create a retail strategy which will help build a diversified, thriving downtown economy with a range of commercial, retail and hospitality options.
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is inviting a broad range of partners and stakeholders to share ideas on how to stimulate economic growth in the North: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada has entered the second phase of its consultation on its collection of Canadian content. The new survey asks participants for their views on collecting YouTube videos, video games, and podcasts as part of the national collection.
Do you wait for an issue to arise before engaging with the public and stakeholders? The need to balance the interests and perspectives of multiple stakeholder groups can be contentious and divisive. The “painkillers vs. vitamins” paradigm helps illustrate the necessity of engaging with the public early in order to ensure an effective and productive citizen engagement process. Read more.
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