1. ENGAGING THE PUBLIC WITH TECHNOLOGY Tuesdays at APA – Chicago, IL April 7 th, 2009

2. 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.

3. In the planning and design process. Value of Public Participation

4.  Improve the quality of decision-making.  Opportunity to gain support.  Good public relations.

5. In planning and design work. Benefits of ARS

6. Will Cubs win the World Series in ‘09? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Maybe

7. Is President Obama doing a good job? 1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Somewhat Agree 4. Neutral 5. Somewhat Disagree 6. Disagree 7. Strongly Disagree

8. 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.

9. Specific to planning and design projects. ARS Techniques

10. Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes

11. Voting results from 1 st meeting.

12. Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes - New

13. Voting results from 2 nd meeting.

14. Lake Glacier Picnic Area Changes Voting results from 1 st meeting.Voting results from 2 nd meeting.

15. Do you like this neighborhood plan? “Insert slide” option used in 1 st Garden District neighborhood meeting.

20. Which scheme do you like best? 1. 2. 3.

21. What is your gender? 1. Male 2. Female

22. Questions and Answers

23. ENGAGING THE PUBLIC WITH TECHNOLOGY Tuesdays at APA – Chicago, IL April 7 th, 2009