Community Engagement
Community Engagement is essential for local and state government agencies aiming to build trust, encourage public participation, and ensure that policies reflect residents’ needs and concerns. Governments can foster stronger connections with their communities through outreach programs, public forums, and collaborative decision-making. This directory offers articles on community engagement and related topics like Community Development, which focuses on improving the overall well-being and sustainability of communities through targeted initiatives.
“What you stand for is incredibly important, and I appreciate it,” said Durham, N.C., Mayor Steve Schewel after having an “honest conversation” with protesters in front of his home
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the directive Monday as part of his “Ready for November” plan for safe elections this fall
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity is now accepting applications for its Innovation and Implementation Fund for the summer 2020 cycle
Aside from their obvious resemblance, the new chiefs-of-staff to mayors in Lancaster and York, Pennsylvania, also share a similar millennial philosophy when it comes to working for the public.
The Eagles won the Lombardi Trophy, but Super Bowl LII advertisers seek a different prize: millennials. The lesson for cities: drive authenticity in your messaging.
Arbor Day is a great time for local governments to help raise awareness and help residents act to reduce stormwater runoff in any watershed
A Harvard Kennedy School data program seeks smart city map examples like the Kansas City Digital Inclusion Map for its Map of the Month civic data initiative.
Digital governments will become more personal, mobile and paperless because citizens demand it. Find out how customer experience expectations drive content cities post to their online platforms.
An emergency kit for sheltering in place for up to 72 hours can be made mostly from items found at home
Is a bad flu season a wake up call for your city? Here are some innovative outreach strategies to help local governments build or expand flu shot campaigns.
Is your town, city or county doing innovative work? Publish sleek updates online with flipbooks that educate and engage and can be shared on social media.
FEMA advises knowing your evacuation zone ahead of hurricanes; find them on government websites or try this list from FLASH
Community policing opens the door to simply asking for bystander videos and obtaining access that speeds investigations.
Being part of the city’s regular citizen surveys improved feedback to and relations with the Fort Collins Police Department.
Domestic disputes, gang violence and social gatherings are three commonalities in the largest mass shootings in the U.S. in 2017. Explore our gun violence data visualizations
Get first responder training and media relations advice for mass casualty events in lessons from Sandy Hook and other MCIs.
With net neutrality rules lifted, carriers are already tightening consumer Internet billing costs on service packages and adding surcharges and fees.
In the greater Houston area, more than 120 public agencies use Nextdoor, and Hurricane Harvey proved they all use social media for emergencies. Here’s why.
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