Multiple Methods of Public Engagement: Disaggregating Socio-spatial Data for Environmental Planning in Western Washington, USA

Highlights • The effectiveness of participatory GIS approaches at engaging different publics was explored. • Online surveys engaged urbanites; community workshops engaged rural residents. • Urban and rural residents went to similar places but engaged in different activities. • Use of multiple data collection methods will broaden public engagement. • Mapping behavior studies are needed to improve understandings of PPGIS data quality