There is a communication revolution happening across the globe. Meeting platforms are stepping up to integrate more voices from more locations, with unique and sophisticated means to join the conversation—from wherever you are. When traditional face-to-face meetings and virtual meetings combine, we call it a hybrid approach. People at home can participate virtually while others gather in person at city halls or village centers to discuss local issues or engage in community planning efforts. As we continue to see an uptick in civic engagement, this element of public participation is proving more vital than ever. All a municipality needs is a bit of basic equipment and a little audio-visual know-how to get things rolling.

Join MSA representatives Jason Valerius, AICP, Senior Planner, and Chris Janson, AICP, Senior Planner, as they talk about the benefits of hybrid meetings for municipalities with Stephanie Miller, Director of Communications and Technology for the Village of McFarland, Wisconsin, and Ehren Tresner, CTS-D, VP of Technology and Innovation at Fearing’s Audio-Video-Security.