9/11/2014
Shape San Carlos is
a new community engagement tool, developed by Berkeley-based Peak
Democracy as Open Town Hall, to increase transparency and encourage the
community to participate more regularly in civic governance. As a
bonus, a robust Cloud storage solution allows for the archiving of maps,
plans and other large public documents related to a topic, making the
online discourse even more dynamic.Members join by registering for Shape San Carlos on the City's website. Participants are then able to engage in moderated discussions with both City staff and other citizens on topics presented by the City. Comments and feedback are reviewed regularly by City staff and moderated by Peak Democracy to ensure that standards of respect and civility are upheld.
The platform allows the City to gather a broad range of perspectives from residents, facilitate a more informed dialogue and generate greater community participation. Topics will range from soliciting ideas for park improvements to gathering public comment on City budget priorities and more.
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