Let’s face it: in our busy, hyper-connected world, getting your community involved can be tough. You can do everything well – engage the right experts, choose the perfect site, and create an amazing design – but if your community isn’t on board, your project may fail. So, how do you break through the noise to start real conversations? How do you motivate people to join in discussions that will shape their community’s future? This session dives into not just how, but also when and where to engage with the public. You'll discover effective strategies for involving your community early in the process, with the right information, message and support. Once you've got their attention, what’s next? We’ll offer an interactive crash course on the innovative tools and technologies available to help create investment in the project, drive meaningful conversations and build consensus with confidence.