Community Portal

SCI has developed a community portal website that includes a searchable database of services, a community calendar, and social networking features including blogs and community bulletin boards that allow residents and organizations to connect with one another.

Features include:

  • All community members can post content—a website not just for the people but of the people!
  • Searchable database of community services. View Example
  • Blogging as a tool for citizens to express themselves and discuss issues. Blogs can also be used to provide an easy to update web presence for community organizations. View Example
  • Community calendar that can be updated by local organizations and individuals. View Example
  • “Feeds” from other local websites. View Example
  • Photo and video sharing. View Example
  • Polling of community members.
  • Community members can create personal profiles and connect with neighbors (similar to other social networking sites). View Example
  • Easy-to-use interface and content moderation.
  • SCI will work with community to determine how to best manage content including how to handle inappropriate content.
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