Public Engagement
Latest Round of Grant Funding Opens for Public Arts Projects
The Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative will offer awards of up to $1 million. Cities with over 30,000 people are eligible to apply.
Striking the Right Balance Engaging With Residents Online
A new survey looks at preferences around giving input to local governments virtually, versus in person. It also finds most people don’t recall ever being asked for feedback.
Creating a Virtual City Hall
COMMENTARY | Doing so can offer residents a digital one-stop shop for interacting with local government, while also improving the experience.
The Three Cs of Effective Public Engagement
COMMENTARY | Incorporating citizen feedback into government budget and finance decisions can often lead to disappointing results, but following these principles can help.
3 Ways Governments Can Regain Citizens’ Trust
COMMENTARY | Transparency, efficiency and accountability are the key ingredients to rebuilding confidence.
The Complicated Art of Getting Community Engagement Right
It's not always easy for cities to collect feedback from residents. Officials are looking at fresh ways to get the job done, while trying to avoid pitfalls like “engagement fatigue.”
The Key to Stronger Local Democracy: Equitable Engagement
COMMENTARY | Federal stimulus funds provide an opportunity for cities to authentically connect with their residents and regain their trust.
'Vaxfluencers' Getting Residents to Get the Shot
Public health agencies are paying local Instagram and TikTok celebrities to promote Covid-19 vaccines, a relatively new outreach strategy that, so far, seems to be working.
Grab Your Mask and Your Civic Pride: It’s City Hall Selfie Day
The annual celebration, created by Engaging Local Government Leaders, encourages municipal workers and citizens to celebrate their communities by posting selfies in front of city halls.
A Plan to Excuse Students From School for Protests and Demonstrations
A proposal in Delaware would allow students one excused absence each school year to attend a “civic engagement activity.” If passed, it would be the nation’s first statewide guarantee, its sponsor said.
What the Rise of Virtual Meetings has Taught Us About Civic Participation
COMMENTARY | The increased occurrence of virtual community meetings demonstrates how technology can be used to boost citizen engagement, transparency and trust.
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