CommuniCity project disseminates the results and learnings of the 100 pilots out of the three rounds of Open Calls. The goal is to inspire communities and citizens through examples of good practices and technical solutions. CommuniCity project collects data from the pilots mainly in the form of final report. Pilot teams should be prepared to provide more content if requested.
Furthermore, the Virtual Learning Lab (VLL), also known as CommuniLab, has been launched and is continuously updated with resources to serve as a comprehensive knowledge base. CommuniLab supports capacity building activities both in-person and online, helping pilot teams and other stakeholders as they navigate piloting and co-creating with marginalised groups.. Within this initiative, the Engagement Space has been established, with the objective of fostering interaction, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. It provides a platform where stakeholders seek advice, share experiences and engage with others, including stakeholders involved in the pilots. This space also serves as a key channel for communication and dissemination where active participation and contributions from the pilots are encouraged and anticipated.
It is recommended to identify communication contacts of pilot manager, pilot host and pilot team organisations to ensure smooth communication between them. Often all parties want to approve communications content before publishing. They can share the progress and the results of the pilots on social media independently. However utilising the project’s hashtags and mentions can notify the project’s media coordinator, and share the content further though CommuniCity’s official social media channels.
Press releases or other greater communications efforts are required further approval by CommuniCity communications team. It’s important to exercise caution when working with marginalised groups. As a guiding rule, they should remain anonymous in the pilot communications. However if it is jointly agreed to publish recognisable content, a written consent must be obtained. Guidance relevant for pilot hosts and pilot managers can be found from The CommuniCity Communications Guidelines for Piloting Teams.
Photos: Vesa Laitinen, Forum Virium Helsinki
