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A neighborhood’s value begins with recognition
You see him around regularly: the man with the dog. From a nod to a conversation, discover how public familiarity can strengthen your sense of belonging and how Hoplr connects online…
From answers to insight: how municipalities use surveys on Hoplr
From a public vote in Mons to policy input in Terneuzen: discover how local surveys, careful analysis, and clear feedback reinforce one another.
How to reach residents who never attend a public meeting
Hard to reach—or reached differently? Five practical ways local governments can broaden participation through everyday neighborhood connections.
Public participation doesn’t have to be complicated: reach more residents without adding to your workload
Public participation rightly ranks high on every local government’s agenda. Today, residents expect more than just information: they want to be heard. Involving residents in policymaking often comes with significant challenges:…
Welcoming international newcomers: 5 tips for municipalities
International newcomers can find local connections more easily when a municipality combines digital information with a personal welcome. Introduce the neighborhood network early: during registration, through local partners and at in-person…
City of Mechelen reaches more than 16,000 households via Hoplr
Mechelen has developed neighborhood communication since 2016. Explore its approach across 28 neighborhoods and the historical registrations reported in November 2025.
Hoplr makes SROI visible: what does a neighborhood network really deliver?
“Social cohesion sounds great… but what does it actually bring in concrete terms?” That’s a fair question that local governments are asking more and more often. Budgets are limited, and impact…
From pilot to success story: why Tulln chooses a city-wide rollout of Hoplr
“A gift that makes Tulln an even more livable city”
3 simple actions to increase your reach on Hoplr
Active, vibrant neighborhoods don’t happen by accident. They grow when a local government builds in consistent attention and repetition—both offline and online. Today, local communication increasingly struggles with fragmented channels, low…
Hoplr updates: the main changes since October 2024
Key points of this article New activity calendar: Users can now easily discover local events within a 5 km radius, with filters for distance, category, period, or neighborhood – strengthening social…
Hoplr wins Global ESG Award: A win for sustainable community engagement
We are incredibly proud to announce that Hoplr has won the CommuniCare Impact Award at the Global ESG Awards 2025 in Cannes. ✨ This prestigious award, hosted by EUBIN – the…
