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Commu - A Digital Platform for Community Engagement in Smart Cities

Cities worldwide are facing increasing challenges related to social isolation, lack of community engagement, and the need for inclusive local support systems.

Commu is a Digital Solution for Cities to Foster Social Inclusion and Well-being, designed to help municipalities, welfare leaders in cities build stronger, more connected communities.

Strengthen Community Engagement and Support in Your City with Commu

Commu makes it easy for people to support one another in everyday situations. Whether it’s running errands, providing company for a walk, or offering language support, the app creates a safe and reliable environment for local engagement.

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Encourage residents to help each other

Carpooling, shopping assistance, food aid, helping hands for everyday chores or chores, study buddies, language learning companionship, support for entrepreneurs...

Promote community spirit

Peer-to-peer support, friend to join the gym or forest hikes, jogging companions, a friend to talk to when life gets tough, help for refugees and immigrants...

Reduce Loneliness and Increase Social Participation

By adopting Commu, cities can reduce loneliness, increase social participation, and strengthen residents’ sense of belonging. Commu helps municipalities build data-driven social strategies, support preventive services, and strengthen long-term community resilience.

 

With Commu, cities can:

✅ Connect residents with neighbours, community groups, and local initiatives

✅ Help local nonprofits recruit, coordinate, and manage volunteers effectively

✅ Enable everyday help, from carpooling to grocery shopping

✅ Engage residents through polls, surveys, and participatory decision-making

✅ Monitor social impact with real-time, data-driven insights


For residents, Commu offers a safer and more inclusive experience, compared to other social media platforms.

  • Safe messaging. No need to share phone numbers or social media profiles
  • Identity verification. Users can confirm their identity via online banking or digital authentication
  • Multi-language support. Available in English, Finnish, Swedish, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, and Ukrainian – with more languages coming soon
 
City of Mikkeli, Finland
"The app makes it easy for both individuals and organisations to help. This will hopefully increase encounters, interaction and the "we spirit" among residents. I believe that the app will enable us residents to have a new enthusiasm to get involved in a culture of doing good and a new kind of volunteering, for example to make everyday life in our own neighbourhood easier." Hanna Valjakka, Project Manager
City of Raseborg, Finland
"Helping each other is important in our city, and thanks to the Commu app, it's now easier than ever. The app makes it easier for residents to engage and get to know their local communities in a new way." Jennifer Gammals, Development Manager, City of Raseborg
City of Harjavalta, Finland
"Community is an asset that can significantly improve the well-being of residents. Commu offers a unique opportunity to bring neighbours closer together and make it easy and effortless to ask for and offer help. We hope that Commu will be adopted by everyone, individuals, businesses and associations." Welfare Coordinator Riikka Lammi

Community support that measurably improves wellbeing

Neighbourly help and community participation have a proven impact on residents’ wellbeing, health, and sense of belonging. The key question for cities is: how do you turn community action into concrete, measurable wellbeing work?

 

Commu helps municipalities embed community support into their wellbeing, social inclusion, and preventive services in a practical and scalable way. We have partnered with 30+ municipalities and cities, continuously developing our approach together with public-sector professionals.

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Roadmap: How Smart Cities use Commu for Community Engagement and Social Support

1. Strategic planning

We co-create a shared annual roadmap aligned with the city’s wellbeing, social services, and inclusion goals.

Commu integrates smoothly into existing municipal structures rather than creating parallel processes.

 

2. Launch, onboarding & communication

Commu is a low-threshold digital participation channel for residents.

We support the city throughout the launch with:

  • Onboarding and implementation support

  • Clear communication planning

  • Ready-made materials, including brochures and monthly social media content


This ensures fast adoption and consistent engagement across different resident groups.


3. Monitoring, data & continuous development

Commu provides data and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making.

We help cities:

  • Track participation and community activity

  • Understand emerging needs and social trends

  • Use insights to develop services and preventive actions


Regular check-ins and reports ensure the collaboration evolves alongside the city’s goals.

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"I'm a single parent, but thanks to Commu I'm not lonely"
"I'm a single mum and I was really alone when I had a baby. I asked for a baby date on Commu and Maria messaged me. We went to a baby club together, it was easier to go together! We have already agreed to go to the club again. In the city the threshold to help and ask for help is higher. Commu is a good tool for arking for help and offering help." Madleena K
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Sami S.

"I grew up in squalor and had to live on the streets as a child. I know how hard it is to ask for help. That's why I'm involved in Commu and help people in my area as much as I can. Shame and the threshold to ask for help should be forgotten. Any one of us can be in need of help. I recommend Commu to everyone!"

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Sonja M.

"Commu was exactly what I was looking for. As a shift worker, I can't commit on a regular basis, but the desire to help is great. I would recommend Commu to everyone, no offer or request for help is too small to post!"

Commu App is the Best Sustainable Innovation for Cities in the Nordics!

In 2025, Commu App won the prestigious Nordic PropTech Awards for being the Best Sustainable Innovation for cities. The award was granted in recognition of Commu’s significant contribution to the promotion of sustainable cities, civic assistance, and neighborhood communities. 

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Transform Your City into a More Connected and Inclusive Community!

Get in touch today to learn how Commu can support your city’s social initiatives!

Call Commu-Sami +35844 377 4707 and book a demo!

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