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Engaging the public with technology

Engaging the public with technology. Tuesdays at APA – Chicago, IL April 7 th , 2009 . Learning Objectives. Discuss the value of public participation in the planning and design process. Describe the benefits of using Audience Response Systems (ARS) in planning and design work.

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Engaging the public with technology

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  1. Engaging the public with technology Tuesdays at APA – Chicago, IL April 7th, 2009

  2. Learning Objectives • Discuss the value of public participation in the planning and design process. • Describe the benefits of using Audience Response Systems (ARS) in planning and design work. • Apply ARS techniques to specific planning and design projects.

  3. Value of Public Participation In the planning and design process.

  4. Value of Public Participation • Improve the quality of decision-making. • Opportunity to gain support. • Good public relations.

  5. Benefits of ARS In planning and design work.

  6. Will Cubs win the World Series in ‘09? • Yes • No • Maybe

  7. Is President Obama doing a good job? • Strongly Agree • Agree • Somewhat Agree • Neutral • Somewhat Disagree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

  8. ARS Benefits • Instant and accurate feedback. • Saves time and money. • ARS-generated data reports. • Helps strengthen plan support and implementation. • Improves public participation experience. • Allows for anonymous answers. • Increases inclusiveness. • Adds to transparency/ credibility. • Lightens up mood of meeting. • Provides a “secret weapon” in proposal interviews.

  9. ARS Techniques Specific to planning and design projects.

  10. Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes

  11. Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes Voting results from 1st meeting.

  12. Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes - New

  13. Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes-New Voting results from 2nd meeting.

  14. Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes Voting results from 1st meeting. Voting results from 2nd meeting.

  15. Do you like this neighborhood plan? “Insert slide” option used in 1st Garden District neighborhood meeting.

  16. Which scheme do you like best? 1 2 3 3. 1. 2. Answer Now

  17. What is your gender? • Male • Female 0 Answer Now

  18. Questions and Answers

  19. Engaging the public with technology Tuesdays at APA – Chicago, IL April 7th, 2009

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