Solution - Communication

Neighbourhood Communication
Simple and safe communication with residents

Effective government communication goes beyond just sharing information at the right time; it’s about making real connections and creating engagement. With Hoplr, you reach residents directly, without being dependent on algorithms or advertisements. This way, everyone knows what’s going on and the neighbourhood stays connected.

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Customized functionalities for communication services

Hoplr makes it easy to share relevant information, get quick feedback, and actively engage residents in your policies.

Targeted neighbourhood communication

Share official updates that truly reach your residents without distractions or algorithms like on traditional social media

 

  • Schedule messages
    Plan neighbourhood messages in advance and choose the ideal moment for publication.

  • ⚡ AI assistant 
    Let AI refine texts or automatically optimize the title and tone.

  • Attachments & rich formatting
    Easily add PDFs, images, and videos with clear formatting options.

  • Official signature 
    Recognizable communication in the name of the administration, with logo and house style.

 

👉 Neighbourhood residents receive notifications via email or smartphone.

Neighbourhood Selection & Segmentation

Reach only those who are relevant — with maximum impact and minimal noise

 

  • Neighbourhood and district selection
    Target communication to one or multiple neighbourhoods at the same time.

  • Street-level segmentation
    Reach residents in a specific street or zone.

  • Increase your relevance and engagement with citizens
"Hoplr is an integral part of Terneuzen. We regularly receive inquiries from council members about whether a certain message has already been shared via Hoplr."
Jozien Borgmeijer Advisor for citizen and government participation, municipality of Terneuzen

 

Announcing Activities and Events

Increase visibility and attendance for local initiatives

 

  • Add activities to the neighbourhood calendar

  • Target one neighbourhood or a broader audience

  • Supports recurring events and bulk uploads

  • Everything clearly trackable in a central overview

 

Quick polls & surveys

Quick feedback with no barriers

  • Gauge the opinion of neighbourhood residents with one click

  • Perfect for quick polls or initial signals

  • Results available in real-time


👉 Want to dig deeper? Use our participation tools for extensive surveys

Local job vacancies and volunteer work in the spotlight

Post open positions directly in your community

 

  • Publish job vacancies or volunteer assignments in relevant neighbourhoods

  • Reach residents who are locally engaged

  • Ideal for social engagement and inclusive recruitment

Interactive Theme Groups

Encourage targeted dialogue around policy areas

 

  • Start conversations on themes such as mobility, climate, or neighbourhood budgets

  • Collect ideas, feedback, and engagement in one place

  • Ideal for following up on participation processes or citizen initiatives

  • Also useful as closed groups for specific projects

 

10x more reach and engagement than traditional channels

In a familiar, closed environment, citizens are actively involved in their living environment, where spontaneous conversations arise around themes such as mobility, climate, care, safety, and neighbourhood operations.

 

  • ~32% of households sign up

  • +70% of members are active weekly

  • More than 2,500 neighbourhoods launched in Belgium and the Netherlands

 

👉 With Hoplr, you get much more out of your communication efforts — locally, engaged, and measurable.

Certificates and Security


Security system certified according to ISO 27001:2022 after audit by Brand Compliance

WCAG


Meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) v2.1 level AA.

WCAG


GDPR-compliant: we respect the privacy of users and do not process personal data without consent.

WCAG


"Seal of Excellence" from the European Commission for innovation, implementation and impact.


Hoplr complies with European privacy legislation. 'Privacy Verified' certificate from ICTRecht.

1. How does Hoplr differ from social media like Facebook? keyboard_arrow_down

Hoplr is a local, ad-free, and private neighbourhood network. Unlike American social media, Hoplr does not collect personal data for commercial purposes. This ensures more privacy, trust, and a secure framework for official communication.

2. Can we schedule messages and segment them by target group or neighbourhood? keyboard_arrow_down

Yes. You can schedule messages in advance and send them specifically to certain neighbourhoods or target groups (such as active volunteers, young people, etc.). This makes your communication much more relevant and efficient.

3. Is Hoplr GDPR-compliant and safe for official communication? keyboard_arrow_down

Absolutely. Hoplr is 100% GDPR-proof. Residents remain owners of their data and communication from the administration is clearly recognisable and traceable.

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  • we discuss the challenges in your city or municipality
  • we provide a brief introduction to our organization
  • we demonstrate our platform using case studies
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