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495/MetroWest PartnershipJuly 29, 2015

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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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How It Works

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Development Platform

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Mapping Active Development

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Manage Project Details in One Place

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Communicating in Real-Time

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Communicating in Real-Time

Comment Response

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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!

courbanize.com/list-your-project

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