Knowledge centre
Research, case studies and practical insights into local communication, public participation and neighbourly help. Explore Hoplr resources for stronger, more connected communities.
The World of Social Media Is Changing Rapidly. Where platforms like Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) and X (formerly Twitter) were once the unrivaled leaders in digital communication, they are increasingly…
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) have long been used by municipalities and social service agencies to communicate with citizens. While they offer accessibility, concerns over privacy,…
Punt Welzijn, a service-oriented welfare organization in Weert and Nederweert, works to improve livability in the neighborhoods and encourage residents to make the most of themselves. They focus on various target…
At the beginning of April, the Municipality of Terneuzen launched their brand new online participation platform doemee.terneuzen.nl. Citizens can now participate in projects of the municipality. (e.g. changes in your street…
In some towns and municipalities, Hoplr’s reach already exceeds 60% of all households In the municipalities of Oosterzele, Boechout, Haacht, Rumst, Bornem, Aartselaar and Veurne, more than 45% of households are…
Hoplr closed 2022 with a lot of new municipalities and users on board. Together with customers old and new, we achieved milestones we definitely won’t let pass us by. Such as……
First the pandemic. Then Ukraine. And now the energy crisis. In this article, read 9 ways local governments are appealing to the Hoplr neighbourhood regarding the energy crisis.
Many local councils have called on the Hoplr neighbourhoods to seek relief for Ukraine. In this article, we share 9 initiatives so that you too can reach out to the neighbourhood.
Everyone needs a little help now and then. Plenty want to help. But how do you match offer and supply? Read how Hoplr can help.
A neighbourhood-oriented volunteering programme is more efficient, has more impact and also has positive side effects for the local community. In this article, we – as advocates of the neighbourhood –…
In the summer of 2021, the commune of Strassen approached us to launch our digital neighbourhood network. In just a couple of weeks, a whopping 25% of Strassen’s households registered. This…
The neighborhood scan is a participatory measuring instrument that maps the social capital of a neighborhood, in dialogue with its residents. This methodology is based on a few principles of “asset-based…
