Ingenuity Magazine Summer 2020

10 Pond | www.pondco.com model mile trails within the larger study area, the team is now conducting seven separate, hour-long virtual forums to present project information specific to each community. The meeting presentations will integrate Pigeonhole Live, which allows the presenter to ask questions of participants to get their input in real-time, and has a Q&A feature, all through a dedicated project “Pigeonhole” page which can be accessed via a computer or smart device. Within the Q&A feature, questions will be monitored for “This is a much better open house than actual in-person open houses. Much easier to see the information and give specific comments.” – Forsyth County resident content appropriateness while meeting participants can “vote” questions up or down, ensuring that the most relevant questions about the model mile are answered. DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF SR 9 IN FORSYTH COUNTY Pond has been assisting Forsyth County in developing an initial identification of improvements and conceptual designs for the SR 9 corridor through an Atlanta Regional Commission funded study. Pond was in the final stages of the design process with a planned Public Information Open House (PIOH) for the month of April where members of the community could view and comment on the recommended concept. While early discussions centered on simply posting the recommended concept on the County’s website for viewing, Pond worked on a more engaging approach reconfiguring the Social Pinpoint tool – typically used for early input in a more or transportation safety concerns as well as to develop and prioritize broad systematic goals for the future of the region’s transportation system. DEVELOPING MODEL MILES FOR TRAILS IN THE AEROTROPOLIS CID Pond developed a clear engagement strategy for a coordinated effort with the seven communities included in this project: Atlanta, Clayton County, East Point, Forest Park, Hapeville, South Fulton, and Union City. Pond developed dedicated websites through Social Pinpoint for each community, which includes a home page to provide a project overview and description of each project phase, virtual public meeting dates, and links to an interactive mapping tool and online survey, providing a “one stop shop” for online engagement. While Pond originally planned to offer two community meetings covering all seven