PUBLIC OUTREACH, INVOLVEMENT & ENGAGEMENT
Connect, Share, and Build Relationships
MSC’S public engagement and involvement philosophy reflects a greater commitment to enhancing project outcomes for the client and the quality of life for individuals impacted by project-related decisions or resulting physical changes to their environment. Our proactive strategies and customized communication initiatives are designed to effectively engage the public at the appropriate times throughout the project process. We build consensus, foster partnerships and local ownership in project outcomes through active participation and meaningful input opportunities. MSC’s public involvement and engagement expertise ensures comprehensive, creative solutions to meet ever-increasing demands for cost-effective, innovative public participation and communications programs that work for everyone.
We work with owner’s and prime contractors as public health consultants and cultural ambassadors on corridor planning and community engagement to facilitate conversations centered on the complex issues and best installations of light rail, bus rapid transit. We engage stakeholders through face-to-face conversations at open houses and community events, media, surveys and other data collection methods. We partner with local communications, community specialists and influencers who know how communities gather, divide and get their information to advance a project initiative.
ENGAGEMENT
- Public awareness and education campaigns
- Print, broadcast, and electronic media coordination
- Public meeting/hearing facilitation and displays
- Special event coordination
- Facilitation, conflict resolution and consensus building
- Research/stakeholder identification