Data

General Issues
Arts, Culture, & Recreation
Location
Austin
Texas
United States
Scope of Influence
City/Town
Files
Case Study in "Re-imagining a 21st Century Democracy" - Brown University
Links
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/public-engagement-meeting-information-documents
Videos
Video Recording of the Interactive Town Hall
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
No
Time Limited or Repeated?
A single, defined period of time
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Approach
Research
Consultation
Spectrum of Public Participation
Consult
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Open to All
General Types of Methods
Public meetings
General Types of Tools/Techniques
Collect, analyse and/or solicit feedback
Plan, map and/or visualise options and proposals
Inform, educate and/or raise awareness
Specific Methods, Tools & Techniques
Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)
SpeakUp Austin!
Citizens' Relations Management Platforms
Online Consultations
Social Media
Legality
Yes
Facilitators
Yes
Facilitator Training
Trained, Nonprofessional Facilitators
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Both
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Formal Testimony
Express Opinions/Preferences Only
Information & Learning Resources
Expert Presentations
Participant Presentations
Written Briefing Materials
Decision Methods
Opinion Survey
If Voting
Preferential Voting
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Traditional Media
New Media
Primary Organizer/Manager
City of Austin
Type of Organizer/Manager
Local Government
Funder
City of Austin
Type of Funder
Local Government
Evidence of Impact
Yes
Types of Change
Changes in people’s knowledge, attitudes, and behavior
Changes in public policy
Implementers of Change
Elected Public Officials

CASE

Austin Aquatic Assessment Interactive Town Hall

October 4, 2019 Scott Fletcher Bowlsby
General Issues
Arts, Culture, & Recreation
Location
Austin
Texas
United States
Scope of Influence
City/Town
Files
Case Study in "Re-imagining a 21st Century Democracy" - Brown University
Links
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/public-engagement-meeting-information-documents
Videos
Video Recording of the Interactive Town Hall
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
No
Time Limited or Repeated?
A single, defined period of time
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Approach
Research
Consultation
Spectrum of Public Participation
Consult
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Open to All
General Types of Methods
Public meetings
General Types of Tools/Techniques
Collect, analyse and/or solicit feedback
Plan, map and/or visualise options and proposals
Inform, educate and/or raise awareness
Specific Methods, Tools & Techniques
Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)
SpeakUp Austin!
Citizens' Relations Management Platforms
Online Consultations
Social Media
Legality
Yes
Facilitators
Yes
Facilitator Training
Trained, Nonprofessional Facilitators
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Both
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Formal Testimony
Express Opinions/Preferences Only
Information & Learning Resources
Expert Presentations
Participant Presentations
Written Briefing Materials
Decision Methods
Opinion Survey
If Voting
Preferential Voting
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Traditional Media
New Media
Primary Organizer/Manager
City of Austin
Type of Organizer/Manager
Local Government
Funder
City of Austin
Type of Funder
Local Government
Evidence of Impact
Yes
Types of Change
Changes in people’s knowledge, attitudes, and behavior
Changes in public policy
Implementers of Change
Elected Public Officials

An interactive Town Hall meeting facilitated by the manager of the public engagement division, including a rotating panel of stakeholders in Austin aquatics, questions and feedback from a live audience, and remote participation by over 6,000 residents via telephone and Twitter.


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