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PlaceSpeak is the City of Yellowknife’s official online platform for public engagement. It provides a secure, straightforward way to share your ideas, feedback, and concerns on projects that impact your neighborhood and your city. Check out this video to see how it works!

Key highlights:

  • Connects your feedback to your location, ensuring your input is relevant to where you live
  • Ensures that local voices are heard, and that decisions are based on real, place-based insight
  • Allows for active engagement with City affairs from the comfort of your home 
  • Designed to reflect best practices in public engagement, including the IAP2 Spectrum
  • A trusted tool used by many municipalities across Canada and North America for civic participation
Why we use PlaceSpeak
  • Verified, Local Input – When you register, PlaceSpeak confirms your location so the City knows we’re hearing from people who live in or are directly affected by a project. This makes the feedback more reliable and fair.
  • Open and Ongoing Engagement – You don’t need to attend a meeting to participate. PlaceSpeak makes it easy to stay involved, anytime, anywhere. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be notified about future projects that matter to you.
  • Multiple Ways to Participate – Each project uses a mix of tools like surveys, discussion boards, maps, and polls to support meaningful participation and two-way dialogue.
  • Supports Informed Decisions – PlaceSpeak helps the City gather well-organized input that can be used to shape public policy, design better programs, and support stronger, evidence-based decisions.
How to sign up for PlaceSpeak: 
  • Step 1: Visit PlaceSpeak at www.placespeak.com.
  • Step 2: Click “Sign Up.” You’ll find the Sign Up button in the top right corner of the homepage.
  • Step 3: Create Your Account - Enter your name, email address, and create a password. You can also sign up using a Google or Facebook account.
  • Step 4: Confirm Your Location: Enter your home address so PlaceSpeak can verify that you live in Yellowknife. This helps the City hear from people directly affected by local projects.
  • Step 5: Start Participating: Once your account is set up, you can join any open consultations. Share your thoughts, answer surveys, and follow topics that matter to you.

If you already have an account on PlaceSpeak, log in here.

Current consultations: 

We want to hear from you! These are the City of Yellowknife’s public engagement projects that are currently open on PlaceSpeak. Click on a topic to learn more and share your thoughts.

  • Climate Action Plan 2026-2036
  • Let’s Talk YK 2050 (Community Plan Comprehensive Update)
  • Transport Master Plan (coming soon)

Check back often or follow the City of Yellowknife on PlaceSpeak to get notified when new consultations open.

Frequently asked questions
I forgot my PlaceSpeak password. What should I do?

Click the “Forgot password?” link on the PlaceSpeak login page. Enter the email address you used to register, and you’ll receive an email with a link to reset your password. 

If you don’t see the email, check your junk or spam folder.

Still having trouble? Email communications@yellowknife.ca and we’ll help guide you through the process.

Why do I need to verify my location?

PlaceSpeak verifies your location to ensure that feedback is coming from residents who are impacted by local projects. This helps us make decisions based on accurate, local input.

Your exact address is never shared publicly; only your general location appears on the map.

Is my address private?

Yes. Your full address is never made public. A small green dot is placed on the map to show that your feedback came from the general area.

Is my information private?

Yes. You control your privacy settings. PlaceSpeak is not funded by advertising, and it does not sell or share your personal information. Learn more in their Privacy Policy.

Can I participate in more than one consultation at a time?

Absolutely. You can join any consultation you’re eligible for. Once logged in:

  • Click the Home button in the header
  • Or go to your Newsfeed from your profile icon to browse current topics

I don’t have a computer. Can I use my phone or tablet?

Yes. PlaceSpeak is mobile-friendly and works on phones and tablets. Use the ☰ menu to navigate consultations and settings.

Do you sell my personal information?

No. PlaceSpeak will never sell your data. Your information is used only to confirm your location and ensure your feedback is valid for local consultations.

For more information, contact: communications@yellowknife.ca

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