Five tools, one project, nothing connected
A Wix site, Survey123, Excel, PowerPoint. Every project rebuilds the same stack from scratch, and none of it hands off to the next piece.
Live Demo next Tuesday: Community Engagement Platform for Planning Firms
Trusted by 100+ planning firms
Trusted by 100+ planning firms
Trusted by 100+ planning firms
600+
planning projects
400k+
participants
94%
client retention rate
One platform, built for the way planning firms actually work.
Without Senf
Disconnected tools. Manual handoffs. Unbillable work.
Classic surveys can't collect a location
Google Forms and SurveyMonkey collect answers, not coordinates. On corridor studies and park plans, that leaves out the location the design depends on.
Analysis comes out of margin
Categorizing open text by hand and building charts one at a time costs one to two days per project. On a fixed-fee contract nobody bills for it.
With Senf
One connected workflow from RFP to client-ready report.
Five tools become one platform
Upload an RFP or describe the project in a prompt. Senf builds the connected project site, survey, and results dashboard—ready to reuse for the next project.
Map-based feedback straight into ArcGIS
Participants add points, routes, or areas directly on the map. Coordinates sync to ArcGIS Online as responses arrive, with GeoJSON and Shapefile exports.
AI codes the open text as it arrives
AI sorts open text into editable categories and builds charts in your client's brand. Analysis is ready when the survey closes, saving one to two days of unbillable work.
Upload your RFP to generate a ready to use engagement platform
Senf generates a ready to share and fully customizable platform. Use it for demos, proposals, or real projects.
Upload your RFP to generate a ready to use engagement platform
Senf generates a ready to share and fully customizable platform. Use it for demos, proposals, or real projects.
Upload your RFP to generate a ready to use engagement platform
Senf generates a ready to share and fully customizable platform. Use it for demos, proposals, or real projects.
01
Create the engagement project
Start projects with the right structure so teams can focus on planning instead of setup.
- Generate project structures using AI or templates
- Import existing project material (PDF/Word) or RFPs
- Configure participation modules and project pages
02
Inform stakeholders
Provide clear project context so participants understand the scope before contributing.
- Project information pages with structured content
- Media, timelines, FAQs, and partner visibility
- Central place for updates and project communication
03
Mobilize participants
Reach the right audience and track engagement as participation begins.
- Share participation links across digital and offline channels
- Generate QR-codes for your outreach campaign
- Monitor engagement and participation activity
04
Collect map based feedback
Capture local knowledge directly within the project context.
- Interactive map based contributions
- Surveys with integrated map questions
- Custom maps, including GIS and image upload
05
Analyze participation insights
Review and structure feedback without manual consolidation.
- Central dashboard for all contributions
- Filter by location, topic, or stakeholder group
- AI supported categorization of text-based responses
06
Deliver defensible results
Participation outcomes remain transparent and traceable for clients and decision makers.
- Structured summaries of participation results
- Customizable diagrams and map visualizations
- Export datasets for Excel or GIS when needed
BENEFITS
What changes when planning firms use Senf
Planning teams spend less time managing participation data and more time delivering clear project outcomes.
BENEFITS
What changes when planning firms use Senf
Planning teams spend less time managing participation data and more time delivering clear project outcomes.
BENEFITS
What changes when planning firms use Senf
Planning teams spend less time managing participation data and more time delivering clear project outcomes.
Win more RFPs
Include a structured digital community engagement concept in every proposal. Show a clear methodology, not just a promise.
Save budget on every project
Manual setup, data consolidation, and reporting erode profitability. Senf reduces repetitive work so your team focuses on planning, not administration.
Deliver defensible processes
Every submission is understandable and every step documented. When clients ask how engagement was conducted, you have structured records instead of scattered files.
Standardize engagement quality
Your strongest engagement workflow becomes repeatable. Teams onboard faster and projects remain consistent.
Reduce operational overhead
One platform replaces multiple tools, exports, and coordination loops. Project managers spend less time managing logistics.
Build trust with clients
Engagement processes and results remain transparent and clearly documented throughout the project.
Win more RFPs
Include a structured digital community engagement concept in every proposal. Show a clear methodology, not just a promise.
Save budget on every project
Manual setup, data consolidation, and reporting erode profitability. Senf reduces repetitive work so your team focuses on planning, not administration.
Deliver defensible processes
Every submission is understandable and every step documented. When clients ask how engagement was conducted, you have structured records instead of scattered files.
Standardize engagement quality
Your strongest engagement workflow becomes repeatable. Teams onboard faster and projects remain consistent.
Reduce operational overhead
One platform replaces multiple tools, exports, and coordination loops. Project managers spend less time managing logistics.
Build trust with clients
Engagement processes and results remain transparent and clearly documented throughout the project.
Win more RFPs
Include a structured digital community engagement concept in every proposal. Show a clear methodology, not just a promise.
Save budget on every project
Manual setup, data consolidation, and reporting erode profitability. Senf reduces repetitive work so your team focuses on planning, not administration.
Deliver defensible processes
Every submission is understandable and every step documented. When clients ask how engagement was conducted, you have structured records instead of scattered files.
Standardize engagement quality
Your strongest engagement workflow becomes repeatable. Teams onboard faster and projects remain consistent.
Reduce operational overhead
One platform replaces multiple tools, exports, and coordination loops. Project managers spend less time managing logistics.
Build trust with clients
Engagement processes and results remain transparent and clearly documented throughout the project.
FROM THE FIELD
What planning teams say about Senf
FROM THE FIELD
What planning teams say about Senf
FROM THE FIELD
What planning teams say about Senf
Senf was a great fit for Hoschton. We reached nearly 10% of the population, and the map-based tools did the heavy lifting by turning input into graphics we could use immediately, saving our team days of work.
Curt Jackson
Director, Bohler Engineering
Including Senf in our proposals has become a real competitive advantage for Design Collective. It signals innovation to clients – and it wins projects. Caroll Creek is proof of that.
We tested Senf on one project to see if it could replace Social Pinpoint. Faster setup, no user-seat bottleneck, and AI categorization that removed the Excel step. McKenna now runs every engagement project on Senf.
Jane Dixon
Principal, McKenna
Senf was a great fit for Hoschton. We reached nearly 10% of the population, and the map-based tools did the heavy lifting by turning input into graphics we could use immediately, saving our team days of work.
Curt Jackson
Director, Bohler Engineering
Including Senf in our proposals has become a real competitive advantage for Design Collective. It signals innovation to clients – and it wins projects. Caroll Creek is proof of that.
We tested Senf on one project to see if it could replace Social Pinpoint. Faster setup, no user-seat bottleneck, and AI categorization that removed the Excel step. McKenna now runs every engagement project on Senf.
Jane Dixon
Principal, McKenna
Senf was a great fit for Hoschton. We reached nearly 10% of the population, and the map-based tools did the heavy lifting by turning input into graphics we could use immediately, saving our team days of work.
Curt Jackson
Director, Bohler Engineering
Including Senf in our proposals has become a real competitive advantage for Design Collective. It signals innovation to clients – and it wins projects. Caroll Creek is proof of that.
We tested Senf on one project to see if it could replace Social Pinpoint. Faster setup, no user-seat bottleneck, and AI categorization that removed the Excel step. McKenna now runs every engagement project on Senf.
Jane Dixon
Principal, McKenna
FAQ
Your questions, our answers
Data security and privacy are fundamental to the platform. Servers are based in the US. Access is role-based, data transmission is encrypted, and participation data remains under your control. Senf is built to meet the professional standards required in public-sector planning projects run by private-sector planning firms.
Yes. All project content can be automatically translated — including the participation platform itself and all submitted contributions and responses.
You simply select the languages required for your project. The system handles the rest.
Platform texts can also be manually adjusted at any time, giving you full control over tone and terminology where needed.
Yes. Participation projects can be presented under your firm’s branding or adapted to project specific or municipal design requirements. Logos, colors, and visual elements can be customized without additional technical setup.
Your firm and your client retain full ownership of the data. All contributions can be exported at any time for reporting, GIS workflows, or documentation purposes.
Yes. The platform is designed with accessibility in mind, supporting screen readers, keyboard navigation, and inclusive participation standards. Accessibility is integrated into the participation experience — not added later. The ADA Title II web rule sets the standard US public agencies must meet by April 2027, and it reaches the tools a consultant brings into the process.
Contributions are automatically scanned for inappropriate or offensive content. Hate speech and clearly unsuitable submissions are filtered and flagged by default.
Manual hiding of contributions is possible, but a full manual approval workflow is not required. The system is designed to reduce administrative burden while maintaining professional standards.
Spatial responses sync live into ArcGIS Online as they arrive, and export as GeoJSON or Shapefile for ArcGIS or QGIS.
Yes. Senf supports hybrid processes. QR-based input and on-site participation can be collected within the same structured system used for online engagement.
Senf is easy to use independently, but we also provide comprehensive support — from onboarding and methodological guidance to best practices for public-sector projects.
Most planning firms can set up and launch their first project within hours, not weeks. The platform is designed to reduce configuration time and eliminate technical dependencies.
Let's get in touch!
• Walk through a project scenario relevant to you
• See setup, engagement, and analysis end to end
• Discuss pricing based on your project volume
Let's get in touch!
• Walk through a project scenario relevant to you
• See setup, engagement, and analysis end to end
• Discuss pricing based on your project volume
Pascal Fuhr, CEO
Let's get in touch!
• Walk through a project scenario relevant to you
• See setup, engagement, and analysis end to end
• Discuss pricing based on your project volume
Pascal Fuhr, CEO