Jennick Scheerlinck • June 21, 2020

Digital network Hoplr for local governments: social inclusion and citizen participation

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How does the network for local communities work? What does a Hoplr neighbourhood look like? Hoplr platform for local governments Why is local community building important? What is... Read more

Jennick Scheerlinck •

The Hague: case study and details of a Hoplr community building pilot

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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. Neighbours post an average of 100 messa... Read more

Laura Geerts • June 2, 2020

Mechelen and Hoplr: one in three households is registered

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Mechelen, such a great city. The authentic setting, filled with culture, friendly people, picturesque squares, … But what makes it such an amazing place to us? It was the very f... Read more

Laura Geerts • March 22, 2020

ACTION PLAN – accelerated rollout of digital neighbourhood network Hoplr during corona crisis: how and why?

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These last couple of days, we have received numerous requests to enable an accelerated rollout of our digital neighbourhood network. Both new as well as local governments that had... Read more

Laura Geerts • February 26, 2020

How we keep our communities positive and constructive

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Social media: radicalization or fraternization? Social media lead to radicalisation. You often hear or read it. But why is that? Is it even true? And how do we make sure the Ho... Read more

Laura Geerts • February 16, 2020

Hoplr as a platform for governments: everything you need to know

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Hoplr serves as a platform to connect government and citizens: it all starts and ends with the community. Hoplr is all about the community. It’s our mission to connect citize... Read more

Laura Geerts • October 17, 2019

Reaching citizens: how municipalities are successfully extending their reach on Hoplr

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Several municipalities are reaching up to 40% of households In municipalities Boechout, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Bornem, Schilde, Hove, Olen, Mechelen, Veurne, Ranst and Kalmthout... Read more

Laura Geerts • May 2, 2019

City of Bruges on Hoplr: results of a successful pilot project

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Hoplr made its debut in the Venice of the North at the end of 2018: a pilot project in collaboration with the City of Bruges. 14 neighbourhoods are activated - which accounts for ... Read more

Laura Geerts • February 28, 2019

Socialisation of care: local community as a key player

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The healthcare sector is under immense pressure. In May 2018, more than 14,000 Flemish adults with disabilities were waiting on a budget to finance their care. At the same time, S... Read more