Simulation Tools

Empower your community with interactive engagement: The features of Polco’s Simulation Tools

Polco’s Simulation Tools are interactive tools designed to help communities engage in the budgeting, housing, and policy-making process. These simulations allow residents and stakeholders to participate in decision-making by experimenting with scenarios such as budget allocations and understanding the trade-offs involved. Polco’s Simulation Tools help help constituents understand the context, consequences, and constraints in complex decision-making while providing input, leading to stronger, more transparent governance. Below are the main benefits of using Polco’s Simulation Tools:

Conflict resolution

Facilitate discussions and build consensus on challenging decisions with accessible and user-friendly digital tools.

Scenario modeling

Explore various financial and other scenarios, adjusting key inputs and options to see impacts in real time.

Educational value

Educate residents on budgeting and other complexities, helping them understand the trade-offs involved.

Improved communication

Strengthen communication between officials and the community with participatory planning that builds empathy for all involved.

Customizable options

Tailor simulations to reflect your specific budget structure, housing challenges, and other community planning needs.

Data-driven insights

Gather valuable data on public preferences, helping to align budgets, housing, and local project plans with community values.

Explore our suite of Simulation Tools

Polco offers a variety of simulation tools designed to address different aspects of community governance and organizational planning. Whether it's public or organizational budgeting, land use planning, or policy development, our tools provide a hands-on approach to understanding and solving community challenges. Discover the specific simulation tools we offer to enfuse your community’s decision-making in ways that can drive civil and constructive conversations around tough topics.

Budgeting Simulation

Polco’s Budget Simulation tool allows residents to engage in the government budgeting process. It educates users on budget allocation challenges, helping them understand financial constraints and the trade-offs involved in public spending. This tool provides an interactive platform for residents to experiment with real-world budget decisions.

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Taxpayer Receipt

Show residents what their tax dollars buy. The Polco Taxpayer Receipt is an easy, effective way to demonstrate to residents how their money is used. Residents anonymously input data to generate a customized estimate of taxes paid and breakdown of what each dollar funded in their community.

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Prioritization

Polco’s Prioritization tool lets residents rank community projects within a set budget, offering decision-makers insights into public preferences. By selecting and ranking initiatives, users help guide resource allocation. This tool promotes transparency and ensures community input is considered in decision-making, providing clear, visual data to support policy choices.

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Housing Simulation

Polco’s Housing Simulation tool engages residents in housing planning by allowing them to explore various development options and trade-offs. It educates users on housing goals, constraints, and impacts, promoting empathy and collaboration. This interactive tool fosters broad participation and informed decision-making by providing a realistic view of housing policy challenges.

View a demo Housing Simulation