New Expressions of Planning Engagement: Blogging, Participatory Video and Online Storytelling, Oh My!

Plan Talk Poster Nov 2010
• How do teams get started using digital engagement tools like storytelling websites or participatory video?

• How can new media effectively be incorporated into consultation processes?

Three speakers will share their experiences and join in a lively discussion about what they have learned.

Jhenifer Pabillano, Editor of The Buzzer, Translink
Integrating Multiple Digital Technologies into a Broad Engagement and Communications Campaign

Janet Kreda, Metro Vancouver
Making the Case for Affordable Rental Housing: The RentersSpeakUp Online Storytelling Project

Beverly Chew, City of Vancouver
Participatory Youth Engagement Through Digital Video for the Mount Pleasant Community Plan

Come learn about some innovative examples of using new media to enhance public engagement in the lower mainland. Bring your own questions and experience!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 7-9pm
Roundhouse Community Arts & Rec Centre, Room B
181 Roundhouse Mews (Davie & Pacific), Vancouver
Canada Line SkyTrain Station: Yaletown-Roundhouse

Please RSVP to vanessak@interchange.ubc.ca by November 15.
PIBC members can earn 2 LUs of organized CPD for attending this event.