Creating a more transparent, engaging and interactive approach

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West Oxfordshire District Council aimed to use a new digital engagement platform to create a more transparent, engaging and interactive approach towards the identification of community infrastructure priorities and funding opportunities.

West Ox Community Hub Landing Page Screenshot
A Screenshot from the landing page of West Oxfordshire’s Digital Engagement Tool

Working with Commonplace they were particularly focused on explaining what is meant by infrastructure and the different forms of developer contributions that exist to provide an overview of some of the projects that have successfully been delivered in West Oxfordshire. To do so, the platform incorporated map-based tools and gamification elements, empowering individuals to use a simple “slider” tool to express their preferences for allocation available infrastructure funds. 

A screenshot of West Oxfordshire's Digital Engagement Tool

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