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Engage

Ways for residents to have a say, get involved and help their community grow.

“They’re redoing the park. Can I have a say?”

ENGAGE

Resources in this section

Each topic page explains what good looks like, where to start, and practical ideas to try.

3 IDEAS

Help people share their perspectives, contribute ideas, and participate in decisions that affect their community.

Surveys & FeedbackToolProjects & ParticipationApproachResults & Next StepsApproach

2 IDEAS

Help people find meaningful ways to get involved, connect with others, and contribute to their community.

Ways to Get InvolvedApproachCommunity-Led InitiativesApproach

3 IDEAS

Help communities recognize their strengths, build local capacity, and turn opportunities into action.

Community Assets & OpportunitiesApproachFunding & Capacity BuildingApproachDevelopment Initiatives & ProgressApproach

IN THE CHECK-UP

Here are a few of the questions from the check-up. Take the full check-up for a short report with a first step for each priority.

CHECK-UP QUESTION

Can people find opportunities to provide input on municipal matters and learn how their input was considered?

CHECK-UP QUESTION

Can people find opportunities to volunteer, join a committee or contribute to a community initiative?

CHECK-UP QUESTION

Can local groups use the website to share their activities, keep their information up to date and connect with the municipality?

Free · up to 22 questions across all five areas · about 20 minutes

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