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EngagingCommunitiesAuthor: APA Community Engagement Interest Group
EngagingCommunities is the official podcast of the APA Community Engagement Interest Group, which shares outstanding work by our network of planners and changemakers, who actively involve their communities in creating better places and a brighter future. Host Kelly Hickler talks to leaders who are paving the way in civic engagement and shares strategies you can implement in your own community.Hosted by Kelly Hickler, AICPSponsored by Konveio Language: en-us Genres: Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Season 2, Episode 8: Designing Strong Engagement with Vince Verlaan
Episode 8
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
In this episode, host Kelly Hickler talks with engagement and facilitation expert Vince Verlaan about what “strong engagement” really means and why it matters. Drawing on 25 years of experience across city planning, sustainability, and organizational development, Vince shares insights on moving beyond check-the-box consultation, preparing organizations internally before engaging the public, and designing engagement processes that are genuinely relational. The conversation explores the IAP2 spectrum, facilitation in high-conflict environments, and how engagement plays a critical role in addressing complex challenges like climate change, budgeting, and long-term community decision-making.
