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Technology and Placemaking Nathan Preheim Co-Founder and COO, MindMixer Omaha, NE

Technology and Placemaking Nathan Preheim Co-Founder and COO, MindMixer Omaha, NE. Background. Former urban planning consultant + software project manager. Used to facilitate town hall public meetings. Was discouraged by the lack of participation.

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Technology and Placemaking Nathan Preheim Co-Founder and COO, MindMixer Omaha, NE

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  1. Technology and Placemaking Nathan Preheim Co-Founder and COO, MindMixer Omaha, NE

  2. Background • Former urban planning consultant + software project manager. • Used to facilitate town hall public meetings. • Was discouraged by the lack of participation. • Decided there had to be a better way to get people more involved in community-betterment conversations. • Built MindMixer. A weband mobile-based app that let’s people solve community challenges by participating whenever and wherever. Why an online engagement tool? Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  3. 900 million people on Facebook Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  4. 61.7% of U.S. residents over 14 on Facebook Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  5. 53% of adults 65+ are active online Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  6. 62% of low-income (<$30k / year) households have internet access in the home Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  7. 61% of rural households have internet access in the home Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  8. 55% U.S. adults go online using their cell phone Number has increased by 24% in the last 2 years Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  9. 88% U.S. households with texting capabilities Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  10. 75% 14-20 year olds who have their own cell phone 1 in 3 send more than 100 texts per day Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  11. 11.4% U.S. adults that attend a public meeting each year Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  12. 48% U.S. adults have never attended a public meeting Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  13. Why Online Engagement Works • Empowering. Community members have the ability to make meaningful contributions and see results. • Transparent. Ideas, progress, and actions are posted for everyone to follow. • Affirming. Meaningful conversations and recognition for contributors affirms participants effort. • Convenient. Allows participants to engage anytime and from anywhere. • Actionable. Imagine, support, do – it is that simple. Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

  14. How Online Engagement Works • Web and mobile-based platform • Translation • Map Enabled • Photo Share • Social Media Sharing • SMS Integration Technology Breakout Session @ IDA Conference Text your ideas to 402-218-2320

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