"Civic innovation" aims to transform our nation's cities by strengthening the relationship between citizens and their local governments in order to improve lives.  But there is little common understanding of this field or its potential.  Based on nearly twenty interviews with government leaders, researchers, technologists, community organizers, foundation professionals and others, this white paper explores the current landscape and future potential of the civic innovation field as a first step toward bringing together disparate communities to identify needs, develop solutions and deepen democracy.