Citywide Public Engagement Success Virginia Beach engages 20,000+ residents on projects big and small Communication is key The Communications Office for the City of Virginia Beach oversees external communications while also serving as an in-house creative firm. The team works with every department in the city to some degree: from writing to special events to public engagement, the website, and social media. In 2018-19, the Communications Office used software to engage the community on:: ? Planning the city’s long-term goals and priorities ? An economic development project to redevelop a city-owned site ? Comprehensive planning for the city’s Entertainment District ? A community art project in a local park ? Disaster relief following a hurricane 1 CASE STUDY + The Question:

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