Let’s face it: in today’s busy, hyper-connected world, meaningful community engagement can be difficult. You can engage the right experts, choose the right site, and develop an outstanding design — but without community understanding and support, even great projects can struggle to succeed. So, how do you break through the noise to start real conversations? How do you motivate people to participate in discussions that will shape their community’s future?

In this session, we’ll explore 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, messaging, and support.

Once you’ve captured their attention, what comes next? We’ll offer an interactive crash course on innovative tools and technologies that can help build investment in a project, encourage meaningful dialogue, and foster consensus with confidence.