--- title: A participatory approach that mobilizes the entire community description: Discover how Saint-Amable is transforming Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix Park through community consultation and innovative redevelopment strategies for a vibrant, green future. image: https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfkdIpRvR2ReYb6UmM8S5OBM5fOFBMyTau3fNz-unLoxyCzQL974TzBmcnHh17Vu3SbGHb3Bc_nj6qIG2UdQ7RVJyaVcxspiQ9UgWkeoCoBUk7f9TZMOI-GeF9TzUiLduCW1rB29Q?key=C-gSJQvPj5bJhETmaDmfJQ --- # A participatory approach that mobilizes the entire community By [**Team Cocoriko**](https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/author/équipe-de-cocoriko) on 5-Aug-2025 9:53:21 AM ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf3t6AAC41w_QVSmNPWtlZQZWI4fAMjJPy95cHr0Orvs1ZrvpyhzD3SxzdPqvz-4oCOi1-oWkGRnJj11kv_nbhxtNOb2jSeC5VjioPT7TAsE9L1yE-gfcFjCIspCHfX4GMDZrWinA?key=C-gSJQvPj5bJhETmaDmfJQ) Nestled in Montérégie, Saint-Amable is a bustling town. With more than 13,000 residents, it charms visitors with its green environment, numerous outdoor recreational activities, and active lifestyle. It is an ideal place to live for young families and nature lovers alike. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfkdIpRvR2ReYb6UmM8S5OBM5fOFBMyTau3fNz-unLoxyCzQL974TzBmcnHh17Vu3SbGHb3Bc_nj6qIG2UdQ7RVJyaVcxspiQ9UgWkeoCoBUk7f9TZMOI-GeF9TzUiLduCW1rB29Q?key=C-gSJQvPj5bJhETmaDmfJQ) ## An iconic park at the heart of a collective vision Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix Park occupies a special place in the daily lives of Saint-Amable residents: it is a central location for gatherings and activities where social ties are forged. The town has therefore enthusiastically begun to consider its redevelopment as part of its Saint-Amable 2033 strategic plan and the Special Urban Planning Program (PPU) for the town center, which has been the subject of collective reflection on the use and reallocation of spaces in the targeted area. Together, these initiatives aim to shape a living environment that reflects the community: inclusive, vibrant, and forward-looking. True to its values of collaboration, innovation, mobilization, and open-mindedness, the City wanted to make this initiative a unifying and meaningful project. ## A citizen consultation that inspires dreams Rather than relying solely on numbers, the City wanted to inspire citizens to dream. Thanks to simple, visual, and accessible questions, the [online consultation](https://saintamableconsulte.ca/consultations/regard-sur-le-parc-notre-dame-de-la-paix) captured the attention of all generations—including children 12 and under! A free space also allowed participants to share ideas and suggestions. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc8q_0hoxFrWtQ1vtgPyYEp7KSDwHAv6vSKHfwOuku_AaDe8bUTo_FByjhiCV0yl6iZM1sxKX_rhJ3iaqicu49WXV0X4OuEN1PsCNekShb-teUHNv_R_LB7SyC4lbZK9N9G-6Y4?key=C-gSJQvPj5bJhETmaDmfJQ) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdTsHj0hFT-Gv4WaszDmX18M5BO5_MLspCuv7nJ40rGcWwsNgSLM1xcHn46Wzd_1ThzJ-1TsCn-d8eQTLn9tgsNxtMs13xzOWeH-zXQbe2O-8WPzTdLV8P-5fp0SRG1d_cim5FmmA?key=C-gSJQvPj5bJhETmaDmfJQ) The [Cocoriko](https://www.cocoriko.org/?hsLang=en) platform, chosen for its user-friendliness and aesthetic appeal, made it possible to create an attractive, fluid, and interactive survey. --- ## A well-orchestrated campaign, 100% carried out in-house** ** Graphic design, writing, promotion: the entire campaign was carried out in-house thanks to agile collaboration between the Recreation and Community Life Department and the Communications Department. For in-person consultations and the drafting of the development report, the City was also able to count on the support of the organization [Rues Principales](https://www.ruesprincipales.org/). ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcSYBEnuKugYkaz_m0eXSb8f-Ah0fD76PY-iQ0-zYMi2zP7YtICiJSgESNhSzUbH8YANMbF15k0ZJLou2gsqqKp3PDVdNJuVbewETQGYY-V5QWKC3NLX6LITVLFFkn5mPVfP3p-?key=C-gSJQvPj5bJhETmaDmfJQ) The success of the [online consultation](https://saintamableconsulte.ca/consultations/regard-sur-le-parc-notre-dame-de-la-paix) was based in particular on: - The use of a uniform visual on all platforms - Impactful text accompanied by a URL link or QR code to the survey - A paid advertising campaign on Facebook and Instagram (Meta) - Dissemination via the website, newsletters, local posters, and digital signage ## Participation on target** ** The goal for the online consultation was set at 300 participants, and it was achieved! The municipality used the online participation to fuel conversations during the in-person consultation that followed. The presentation of the results provided a good basis for reflection and a solid starting point for those in attendance.   > Cocoriko provided us with a space to create a dynamic and engaging survey, allowing us to collect valuable information to fuel the in-person consultation. The simple and user-friendly interface made our lives much easier and enabled us to achieve our participation goals. ##### Élise Girard Advisor, Communications Department, City of Saint-Amable Share this [Share on X ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/a-vision-for-the-future-of-notre-dame-de-la-paix-park&text=A%20participatory%20approach%20that%20mobilizes%20the%20entire%20community) [Share on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/a-vision-for-the-future-of-notre-dame-de-la-paix-park&t=A%20participatory%20approach%20that%20mobilizes%20the%20entire%20community) [Share on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/a-vision-for-the-future-of-notre-dame-de-la-paix-park&t=A%20participatory%20approach%20that%20mobilizes%20the%20entire%20community) Previous article [← A Questionnaire to Complement Participation Tools in the Development of the City of Dorval’s Cultural Policy](https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/un-questionnaire-pour-compl%C3%A9ter-les-outils-de-participation-dans-le-cadre-de-l%C3%A9laboration-de-la-politique-culturelle-de-la-cit%C3%A9-de-dorval?hsLang=en) Next article [How to Boost Public Consultation Participation with Cocoriko →](https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/how-to-boost-public-consultation-participation-with-cocoriko?hsLang=en) ## You May Also Like These Related Articles [A Complex and Successful Online Consultation for the Urban Development Plan for the Old Aylmer neighborhood](https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/plan-particulier-durbanisme-du-vieux-aylmer?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.cocoriko.org/hubfs/PPU%20Vieux-Aylmer_image6-1.jpg) [Case studies](https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/tag/case-studies) ### A Complex and Successful Online Consultation for the Urban Development Plan for the Old Aylmer neighborhood Gatineau, located in western Quebec, is the fourth largest c … 8-Jul-2025 1:25:38 PM 3 min read [Conduct satisfaction surveys to evaluate cultural and leisure activities](https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/sondages-de-satisfaction?hsLang=en) ![Aerial views of the City of Thetford](https://www.cocoriko.org/hubfs/undefined-1.png) [Case studies](https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/tag/case-studies) ### Conduct satisfaction surveys to evaluate cultural and leisure activities 3-Sep-2025 3:51:06 PM 2 min read [A Questionnaire to Complement Participation Tools in the Development of the City of Dorval’s Cultural Policy](https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/un-questionnaire-pour-compl%C3%A9ter-les-outils-de-participation-dans-le-cadre-de-l%C3%A9laboration-de-la-politique-culturelle-de-la-cit%C3%A9-de-dorval?hsLang=en) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXckrlyEkbGbvnu5B5RxwwjrpbCAIOPe3RNLmSvIM3db_FLJ051Zc1liHi1UrckxM48ZUTl1XMgicx_LM2z9z36DN7XYtnshqMuoRmlBG2IL28LoZGVgvx59qf-axQGrOGESVTzqWw?key=tWqXA8Unrwfu1-TWQyajrw) [Case studies](https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/tag/case-studies) ### A Questionnaire to Complement Participation Tools in the Development of the City of Dorval’s Cultural Policy 25-Jul-2025 10:23:16 AM 2 min read ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Team Cocoriko", "url" : "https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/author/équipe-de-cocoriko" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-05T13:53:26.828Z", "datePublished" : "2025-08-05T13:53:21.000Z", "headline" : "A participatory approach that mobilizes the entire community", "image" : [ "https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfkdIpRvR2ReYb6UmM8S5OBM5fOFBMyTau3fNz-unLoxyCzQL974TzBmcnHh17Vu3SbGHb3Bc_nj6qIG2UdQ7RVJyaVcxspiQ9UgWkeoCoBUk7f9TZMOI-GeF9TzUiLduCW1rB29Q?key=C-gSJQvPj5bJhETmaDmfJQ" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.cocoriko.org/en/blog/a-vision-for-the-future-of-notre-dame-de-la-paix-park", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://www.cocoriko.org/hubfs/Branding/logo%201550.png" }, "name" : "Cocoriko MD (10774847 canada inc)" } } ```