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.
The rule authorizes county election workers to open and scan absentee ballots in advance, but those votes can’t be counted until polls close at 7 p.m. on June 9
Open government initiatives stagnate under COVID-19 response
While each state’s reopening schedule and requirements may vary, there are best practices for local governments to follow when reopening after COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions lift
The first Zika hotspot in the United States is Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. If Zika virus spreads in your community, use these resources to mobilize fast.
Police Commissioner William B. Evans reports that relationships are part of the reason Boston’s crime is down 15 percent and arrests are down 28 percent. That, and Hoodsies.
See how cities, towns and counties across the nation nailed it with great food, public safety demonstrations and community fun for National Night Out 2016.
The new building and zoning data tool will pull online permit, license and inspection information and map results by neighborhood or district.
City leaders have a greater capacity to create real, tangible changes in policing than the federal government will ever have
From tourism to public health and community policing, Pokemon GO and augmented reality apps can give cities an opportunity to engage citizens.
One New Zealand town has a surplus of jobs and an affordable housing campaign creating an international stir.
Dallas announces onsite investigation details.
Learn how one city is taking steps to make bike commuting safer and more reliable.
City of San Antonio is reaching out to the public to help reduce Zika risk in the community.
PoliceView, a tool created with open data, allows citizens of Johns Creek, Ga., to get their questions involving the police department’s work answered.
How can firefighters, police departments and paramedics address diversity acceptance within their own ranks and manage handling hate crimes?
Hate crimes are on the rise for some groups; the ADL advises on essential community responses and strategies communities can take when hate hits home
California launched its new state website with smart technology to help visitors quickly find the information important to them.
Steps from busy roadways and populated communities are miles of New Mexico trails. An open data-powered website and trails app gets patients moving.
Partnering with social network Nextdoor enabled the city of Houston to reach 20 percent of households with urgent alerts during April’s devastating floods.
