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.
Some governors have suggested they would consider moving to an all-mail voting system for the November general election
At a study session this week, Abilene City Manager Jane Folz explained how city employees are safely returning to work, and how budget shortfalls are being managed
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
Boston’s website content manager advises on how to approach migrating existing content to a new website, and offers some tips on moving the process forward.
Hong Kong police department’s youth and senior outreach programs officials visit Austin, Texas to observe counterparts.
Rather than rush to ordinance, one Wisconsin mayor decides to see what happens when he calls for a one-month plastic bag boycott.
See how the city of Philadelphia, Pa. is using technology to improve communication with city residents.
From broadband access to computers and training, there are grants out there to get everyone logged into the digital world.
With an open data platform, there are virtually endless ways for cities to connect with residents.
The city of Bakersfield, Calif. has launched a new, full-service website that is customizable for residents, easy-to-use for visitors, and completely interactive with a mobile app.
Culver City, Calif. has a new animated voting mascot, Birdee, a non-partisan poll worker, reaching out to voters via social media.
Unexpected superheroes coordinate illegal dumping response in Lima, Peru.
The city of Boston is using a popular Facebook meme to call out use of “space savers” during snow events.
Amid police force controversies, many municipalities are strengthening their community policing efforts with increased resources and new strategies
State and local emergency management agencies are looking for new ways to monitor and use information posted on social media
The Community Tables blueprint provides mayors and city executives with specific steps and tools to better address the critical issue of food insecurity
“What does it mean for a city to have character?” How does yours show it?
Kansas City, MO., and Cisco signed an agreement to deploy a Smart+Connected City framework to transform urban services and enhance the citizen experience
Governments use technology to keep residents connected and safe during severe weather.
