Innovation During Crisis: Remote Engagement Methods for the Future of Public Participation

Take advantage of free and popular social media services to easily connect with the community.

According to data collected from the Pew Research Center, approximately 72% of U.S. adults use at least one social media site (2019). The embedded user base of these popular services provides local governments with excellent opportunities to engage with large portions of their constituency, which makes this REM effective for targeting audiences of all ages. A few forward-thinking strategies for cultivating local engagement via social media are provided in the link.