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495/MetroWest PartnershipJuly 29, 2015
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Topics
coUrbanize Overview
Why Development is Going Online
How it Works
Lessons from Municipalities
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coUrbanize Overview
Technology Startup
Based in Kendall Square
MIT Founders from City Planning, Building Technology
TechStars Boston
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Why Development is Going Online
Going online supplements, not replaces, in-person meetings.
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Communication has transformed.
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Accessible Information
Traditional Path
• Brings out vocal opposition
• Time-intensive and costly
• Misinformation is circulated
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coUrbanize
• Engages the silent majority
• Saves time managing information & engagement
• Helps fact-check & reduce misinformation
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Key Lessons
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Going Online Saves Times
Transparency Changes the Conversation
3 Integrate the Online Platform in Outreach
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Getting Started
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Try one Planning or Zoning project for FREE!
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