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PlaceSpeak Launches Location-Based Citizen Engagement Platform in the Cowichan Region
Wednesday, February 22, 2017Company Profile | Follow Company
Vancouver, BC, February 22, 2017--(T-Net)--The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and its member municipalities have approved the use of PlaceSpeak, a location-based citizen engagement platform, for consulting with residents and key stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
The platform's unique geo-verification technology ensures that the CVRD and the City of Duncan, Town of Ladysmith, Town of Lake Cowichan and Municipality of North Cowichan are hearing from residents within the specific boundaries of their jurisdictions.
PlaceSpeak's citizen-centered model breaks down the silos between different levels of government, providing a single stop for residents to engage with the issues that impact their communities. Once a resident has signed up to PlaceSpeak, they will automatically be notified of new public consultations from both the CVRD and their local government.
“Engaging with our residents is a key priority,” explains North Cowichan Mayor and CVRD Board Chair Jon Lefebure. “PlaceSpeak is a powerful new tool that is convenient and offers greater accessibility for Cowichan residents to engage with their specific municipality, even on their mobile devices. It makes it easy for residents to connect with us, so they can share what really matters to them.”
To start familiarizing residents with the platform, the CVRD has launched an initial socialization topic for participants to share their favourite spot or hidden gem in the Cowichan region .
Participants can post comments, photos or videos, or pin their favourite locations on a map.
“PlaceSpeak is delighted to be working with the Cowichan Valley in a pioneering approach to citizen engagement that involves multiple local government organizations,” said Colleen Hardwick, PlaceSpeak Founder and CEO. “PlaceSpeak's unique citizen-centric model engages residents in the region, based on their location, to promote higher levels of civic involvement.”
To start participating, visit http://placespeak.com/cowichan.
About PlaceSpeak
PlaceSpeak is a pioneering location-based citizen engagement platform that solves the problem of how to consult with people online within specific geographical boundaries. Developed with the support of the National Research Council of Canada, PlaceSpeak has expanded across Canada, into the USA, UK and Australia. For more information, please visit http://placespeak.com.
Media Contacts:
Mary Leong
Communications Manager, PlaceSpeak Inc. 778-807-9643
Tammy Isaachsen
Community Liaison, Municipality of North Cowichan 250-746-3206 tammy.isaachsen@northcowichan.ca
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