A guide to community engagement before, during, and after live events
Mike Rispoli and Fiona Morgan, Free Press News Voices,This report argues why in-person engagement is crucial, suggests techniques for how to engage audiences, and provides best practices for how to engage residents. These resources include “5 Starter Engagement Ideas,” a set of “How-Tos” for outreach around community events, and a checklist for what to do during and after events. It also provides some considerations for how to sustain engagement after an event.