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Jennick Scheerlinck is the founder and CEO of Hoplr. Drawing on his background as an industrial engineer specializing in software, he develops digital solutions that connect neighbors and support local authorities. He writes about neighborhood communication, civic participation, neighborly assistance, and the development of engaged local communities.
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:…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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 the face of such great diversity, how can the City of Luxembourg stimulate social cohesion and neighbourly help? Read how and why the city launched Hoplr.
In 6 months time, over 4,100 households (12%) have registered in the 10 neighbourhoods that were selected for the Hoplr pilot in The Hague. Neighbors post an average of 100 messages…
