Prevent Delays by Securing Public Support
Even when a project has a clear path to permitting and compliance, public opposition can still bring work to a standstill. Local communities often express concern over visual changes, increased road traffic, environmental and safety impacts, and potential infrastructure damage. When projects are perceived as misaligned with community values and priorities, they can face protests, legal challenges, and even permit revocations.
Access NEP proactively engages with communities before, during, and after project approvals through direct outreach to landowners, community groups, and local leaders, ensuring concerns are understood and addressed early before they become costly obstacles.
Even when a project has a clear path to permitting and compliance, public opposition can still bring work to a standstill. Local communities often express concern over visual changes, increased road traffic, environmental and safety impacts, and potential infrastructure damage. When projects are perceived as misaligned with community values and priorities, they can face protests, legal challenges, and even permit revocations.
Access NEP proactively engages with communities before, during, and after project approvals through direct outreach to landowners, community groups, and local leaders, ensuring concerns are understood and addressed early before they become costly obstacles.
Why Updated RoadView Imagery is Critical
Resolve Disputes Over Road Repair Responsibility
Capture 360º high-resolution, GPS-enabled imagery to document road conditions before and after project impact—providing clear, legal-grade evidence to fairly assign costs.
Integrate Seamlessly with Google Street View
Enable remote teams to conduct virtual site visits using updated imagery embedded directly into GSV. This supports informed design decisions and reduces the need for costly, on-site assessments.
Access Documentation on Demand
Get the specific road imagery you need, when you need it. Our flexible, on-demand service ensures accurate records are available for critical project milestones and regulatory needs
Why Community Engagement is Essential
Public opposition leading to permit challenges
Engages stakeholders early to build trust and transparency.
Miscommunication fueling misinformation and resistance
Develops clear messaging strategies to address concerns directly.
Protests or legal disputes delaying construction
Facilitates public meetings and government negotiations to resolve conflicts before they escalate.
Negative media coverage damaging project reputation
Manages public relations to control the project narrative.
How Community Engagement Works
Stakeholder Identification & Assessment
- Conduct stakeholder mapping to identify key decision makers, community allies, and potential opposition
- Assess local concerns and monitor opposition activity, messaging trends, and public sentiment
- Develop targeted outreach strategies based on community needs
Public Meeting Coordination
- Support grassroots engagement efforts, including hosting community forums, public hearings, informational sessions, and Q&A panels
- Provide clear, fact-based presentations on project benefits and impact
- Document community concerns and works to resolve them in project planning
Ongoing Communication & Transparency
- Establish direct lines of communication between developers and residents
- Develop project-specific talking points and fact sheets to support accurate information sharing
- Implement feedback loops to ensure public concerns are continuously addressed
Conflict Resolution & Government Negotiations
- Address disputes with residents and local authorities using clear, data-driven responses to top concerns
- Adjust project plans when appropriate to neutralize opposition and align with community priorities
- Advocate for project approval in municipal and public hearings
Who Needs This Service?
Developers Facing Community Resistance – Ensures smooth public relations to keep projects on track.
Energy & Infrastructure Firms in High-Impact Areas – Reduces risk of legal challenges and public protests.
Municipalities & Government Agencies – Provides structured engagement to ensure community concerns are addressed.
Case Studies
Solar Project - PA
By identifying a nearby residential neighborhood with a well-organized Homeowners Association and a basis for valuing aesthetics for their residents, we were able to find ways to engage early and mitigate concerns.
Pipeline Project - South Dakota
The initial project opposition was so strong that the agency wouldn’t even speak to project representatives. With time, empathy, and collaboration, we were able to get the project in the door, and convince them to consider our permit application.
Facility Development - Iowa
By performing deep community research and identifying unexpected values and priorities of communities in Iowa, we were able to shift messaging for facility development projects in Iowa to gain support