Overview

The process of soliciting public input and conducting community outreach is changing, and the with the advent of COVID 19 may change forever. While traditional meetings are important and will likley continue to play a role, there is an increasing demand and expectation of use and access to technology for community outreach. map.social meets and exceeds that expectation with the ability to participate in a "charrette style" mapping exercise—24/7—from anywhere. This is especially important for individuals who want to provide input but can’t, or don’t want to, attend a meeting at a fixed time and place. This allows you to engage your stakeholders from wherever they are most comfortable while also allowing your constituents the opportunity to provide more detailed and meaningful commentary.

map.social is a web-based community issues mapping tool, fully integrated with ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online. Developed by Houseal Lavigne, this award-winning tool allows website visitors to identify, map, and comment on geographic areas of concern and valued community assets. map.social simplifies the mapping process and familiarizes residents with all areas of a community in a manner that is exciting, interactive, and effective. Input from residents allows the creation individual issues maps or a community-wide composite map of issues, helping to establish a foundation for the creation of consensus-driven community goals and objectives.