4 of the Most Creative Community Engagement Ideas for City Planners - Smart Density
One of the strongest first impressions I had as a newcomer to Toronto was how passionate the residents are about their city. It was amazing to see how many people, of all ages and backgrounds, showed up to open houses for new developments in order to protect the city they call home. But while the […]
One of the strongest first impressions I had as a newcomer to Toronto was how passionate the residents are about their city. It was amazing to see how many people, of all ages and backgrounds, showed up to open houses for new developments in order to protect the city they call home. But while the passion was there, there was a gap in understanding. Residents can offer a ton of great insights, but the gap in communication makes it difficult to use. How can professionals better approach Community Engagement? Education: As they say, knowledge is power. For a community member to form a sound…
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