community engagement

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How do I know what business, user and technical needs are most critical to address?

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How do I engage with key stakeholders to earn trust, gain buy-in and develop the right recommendations?

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What will be the long-term impacts of our actions on key communities?

OUR APPROACH

Fostering meaningful connections through inclusive research and design

We prioritize inclusivity and collaboration by conducting comprehensive user research, facilitating interactive workshops, and deploying tailored surveys. This approach ensures every stakeholder voice is heard, enabling solutions that are not only innovative but also meaningful and sustainable.

Conduct interviews, focus groups, and surveys to understand user needs and expectations.

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User Research

Facilitate participatory sessions to align goals and generate innovative ideas.

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Feedback Loops

Establish iterative mechanisms to involve stakeholders and build trust.

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Workshops and Co-Creation

Test ideas with pop-ups, pilot programs, and interactive exhibits.

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Public Engagement

Partner with local leaders and organizations to amplify efforts.

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Stakeholder Collaboration

OUR WORK

client success stories

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Reducing Fare Evasion in the NYC Subway

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Feasibility Assessment for Nihonbashi, Tokyo

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Visitor Engagement & Outreach

WHY IT MATTERS

Benefits of Community Engagement

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Co-create solutions that directly address community needs and priorities.

Strengthen trust and transparency by involving stakeholders at every stage.

Drive better outcomes by leveraging community insights.

Build consensus through inclusive workshops, surveys, and participatory design methods.

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Project management

Efficient management and implementation of projects from ideation to execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

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Policy research & analysis

Best practices, market insights, and data analysis to inform decisions and avoid common pitfalls.

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Digital Investment Value Assessment

Feasibility studies for defining the value proposition, outcomes and returns on investment for technology investment in the public realm

Let’s Engage Your Community Together

Learn more about how we can support your project. Contact UrbanSense.

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