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The future needs
to be co‑created.

Rooted in democracy, effective public participation engages all stakeholders and broadens the range of information, values, and perspectives in decision-making.

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Simple, online Public Participation.

Public Participation is the process by which public concerns, needs and values are incorporated into governmental and corporate decision-making. PublicGate delivers an online, efficient and impartial Public Participation process.

Open to all

PublicGate ensures that the public can participate safely and always for free! Our online platform is accessible 24/7 from mobile and desktop devices and is easy to use.

Informative

We advocate for public participation as a force for good for all. PublicGate educates users on best practices and improves participation processes.

Independent

PublicGate is transparent, independent, and democratic. We are not the decision-makers; we only keep the gate open.

Our easy-to-use online platform provides a safe, efficient and reliable Public Participation process. Contact us to set up a demo!

Facilitating meaningful conversations.

PublicGate facilitates inclusive and impartial two-way communication between the public, private sector, and governing bodies. Involving the public early on leads to more legitimate, sustainable and less contested decisions as they consider the needs and interests of all stakeholders, including vulnerable populations. Stakeholders also better understand and are more invested in the outcomes.

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For the Public

  • Always free for the public to participate.
  • Impartial and secure, protect your privacy.
  • Easy to use - every comment counts.

Have your voice heard!

  1. Scan the PublicGate QR code from a site notice or ad.
  2. OR search our site for projects in your area below.
  3. View proposals and project information online.
  4. Comment and upload supporting documents of your own.
  5. Rest assured that your comment will never be lost behind an email firewall.

For Advertisers

  • Automated participation and reporting processes.
  • Outsource your project email inbox to PublicGate.
  • Integrated and seamless user experience.

Share your vision & securely engage with the Public

  1. Place all your project information online for the Public to view.
  2. We supply a URL and Unique QR code to include in your advertisements and site notices.
  3. Let the public play! We gather all their comments and supporting documents and store them securely on our cloud.
  4. Export detailed reports with a few clicks.
  5. Run multiple phases for the same project.

Zero risk - only pay
per play!

In the spirit of keeping it simple, we have no subscription fees. Our system is agile and smart, and PublicGate is open to tailoring solutions to meet your specific needs.
Contact us if you need a custom solution, and let’s chat!

FREE! No subscription or charges.

It is absolutely free to create your account and build your team. You can create multiple projects with multiple rounds of public participation, or Runs, with unique schedules and audiences.

  • Create Account
  • Add all your organisation team members
  • Invite external collaborators
  • Create multiple Runs
  • Upload documentation (PDF, JPG & PNG)
  • Add your audience as a CSV
  • Add your Run schedule
  • Review and approve your run
  • Download and share your Run: PublicGate creates a unique URL and QR code for your Run
Cost per Run: US$295 ex. VAT

Each round of public participation, or Run, costs the same, making it easy to plan and manage project costs. You only pay for the Run once it’s ready to go live.

  • Add up to 5 Run Team members:
    (Organisation & external collaborators)
  • Unlimited participant comments
  • Custom upload comment: Add comments received outside of the PublicGate platform
  • Internal chat on each comment
  • Add a formal Note to each comment
  • Automated Reports
  • Permanent Run archive:
    Keep your Run securely stored & easy to access
The public participates for FREE!

Once your Run is live, share your unique URL or QR code with the public and let PublicGate handle their comments. You can also upload comments received off-line to any Run.

  • Access Run information online:
    Participate anytime, from anywhere!
  • Add your comment online
  • Upload documentation (PDF, JPG & PNG)
  • Submit: We verify your comment via email
  • Sharing is caring! Share the Run URL or QR code to gather more comments
  • Stay informed: PG will inform you of future Runs
  • Always secure: PublicGate complies with all relevant data protection laws