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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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ENGAGING THE PUBLIC WITH TECHNOLOGYTuesdays at APA – Chicago, IL

April 7th, 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.

Apply ARS techniques to specific planning and design projects.

In the planning and design process.

Value of Public Participation

Value of Public Participation

Improve the quality of decision-making.

Opportunity to gain support.

Good public relations.

In planning and design work.

Benefits of ARS

Will Cubs win the World Series in ‘09?

1 2 3

12%

21%

68%1. Yes2. No3. Maybe

Is President Obama doing a good job?

12%

6%

0%

12%

12%

35%

24% 1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Somewhat Agree4. Neutral5. Somewhat Disagree6. Disagree7. Strongly Disagree

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.

Specific to planning and design projects.

ARS Techniques

Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes

Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes

Voting results from 1st meeting.

Agre

e

Dis

agre

e

Not S

ure

51%

13%

36%

Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes - New

Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes-New

Voting results from 2nd meeting.

Agre

e

Dis

agre

e

Not S

ure

70%

18%12%

Lake Glacier Picnic Area ChangesVoting results from 1st meeting.

Voting results from 2nd meeting.

Agre

e

Dis

agre

e

Not S

ure

70%

18%12%

Agre

e

Dis

agre

e

Not S

ure

51%

13%

36%

Do you like this neighborhood plan?

“Insert slide” option used in 1st Garden District neighborhood meeting.

agre

e

dis

agre

e

not s

ure

85%

9%6%

Which scheme do you

like best?

41%

19%

41%

1 2 3

1.

2.

3.

What is your gender?

60%

40%

1 2

1. Male2. Female

Questions and Answers

ENGAGING THE PUBLIC WITH TECHNOLOGYTuesdays at APA – Chicago, IL

April 7th, 2009