Getting feedback from your community can be challenging since no single way can be the best way to reach a diverse community.  Offered here are five sources to help prompt ideas on what to measure in your community, how to measure it, and ways to use citizen input in decision making without surveying your citizens.

Everyone has cherished childhood memories of themselves with friends and family at community recreation centers. Recreation centers are integral parts of the community. They provide learning opportunities, sports leagues, health and wellness programming, arts programming, and so much more! They can also provide a source of revenue through space rentals, program fees, and public-private partnerships with neighboring organizations or local governments.

Session :Leadership ICMA Class of 2013: Three Capstone Presentations You Simply Won't Want to Miss

Managers need to be leaders in nurturing civic action.

This report presents the opinions of Michigan’s local government leaders regarding their governments’ engagement with citizens.

Fall 2013 Newsletter - The Source - Improving Lake Elmo Insert