Missouri Livable Streets
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Missouri Livable Streets MOCAN Meeting July 2011
Campaign Objectives • To increase the number of communities with LS ordinances or resolutions in Missouri • Increase support for LS among 10 key communities • Decrease number of local leaders who report not knowing about LS (47%) • Increase use of LS practices/transport/design
Source: http://nextup.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/sense-respond-is-you-ear-to-the-ground/
Who knows about LS or CS? 2010 Civic leader survey
How do they self-identify? 2010 Civic leader survey
Perceived challenges Community activists Civic Leaders • Fear: crime, the ‘new’ • Need for education • Status quo • Earth crunchy/fringe perception • Lack of consistent message • Shortage of funding dollars • Time • Lack of political support • Problems convincing the general public • Need to see results • Need more $ • Need for ROI • Lack of support
Perceived benefits • Healthier people • Economic benefits • Safer neighborhoods and streets • Greener living
Who’s most important to them? Most important to have on board? Runners up? • Elected officials (58%) • Local businesses (49%) • Parents (49%) • Economic development groups (46%) • Seniors • Activists • Schools • Real estate developers • Employers
Media Influencers MOST • Local TV news • National TV news • Radio • Local newspapers LEAST • National news • News web sites (CNN) • Social media • Cable news
How do they want to hear from us? • Email (79%) • Direct mail (39%) • Fax (6%) • Face to Face (5%)
Overview • Local PR and partnerships • Mass media • Radio, TV, newspapers • Web • Social media • Event based
Positioning • Stronger communities • Health • Economy • Professional satisfaction and pride • Stronger community relationships • Investments with a their own ROI • Costs: • Time • Financial burden • Competing priorities • Long term benefits
Communication Channels • Mo LS web site • Advertising: radio, TV, newspapers • General public relations • Tailored press releases • Email newsletters • List serv announcements • MoCAN List serv • Health departments • LS Advisory Team • Conferences and events • Collateral/Posters, print materials • Social media
Openings & Opportunities • Community events • Professionals meetings & conventions • MoCAN partners • Seasonal fairs and meetings • LS capacity-building & technical trainings: • 8/10: Advocacy training in Jeff City • 8/25: Design workshop • 8/27: Advocacy tx in STL
Activities – Mass Media • Radio & Television • Suburban and urban markets with MBA • Repurpose and repackage to warm waters/web • Newspapers • Paid • Earned
Activities - Enhanced • Community walkability audits & videos • Raise up local LS leaders and what’s been done • Press for partners • “Show-Me” videos/testimonials
Voices from the Street Video not playing? See it online at: http://vimeo.com/26338685
Evaluation Plan • Clipping service (pre-lead up, during and post) • Analysis in fall/winter 2011 • Database search for comparables • Google analytics • General reach, frequency metrics from mass media • Possible-Questions from second round of Local Civic Leaders Survey, fall 2011
Get Connected to MoLS • http://LivableStreets.Missouri.Edu • http://missourilivablestreets.blogspot.com/ • http://facebook.com/LivableMo • livablestreets-l@po.missouri.edu • http://twitter.com/LivableMo
Questions? Contact: http://LivableStreets.missouri.edu Amy Dunaway Health Communication Research Center dunawaya@missouri.edu