According to the Census Bureau, 24.6 percent of the U.S. population is under the age of 18. And, it goes without saying that the youth are our future.
The City of Windsor Heights, IA created a citizen engagement program to help close a growing communication gap between the city
City government exists to improve the quality of life of Philadelphians.
To help improve a declining section of Mesquite, TX, the city organized a Renewal Project in partnership with faith-based groups, local businesses, and civic groups.
There are many barriers to citizen participation. Some residents are intimidated by public speaking, while others are uneasy about publicly stating their opinion, uncomfortable confronting neighbors with opposing views, or too busy to attend evening meetings...
Over the past decade, public institutions have become increasingly concerned about and committed to strengthening the foundations of community and civic engagement....
2011 Alliance Award Winner - Thomas H. Muehlenbeck Award
The following case study focuses on a recent partnership developed with the Virginia Department of Transportation MegaProjects, private contractors Flour-TransUrban, local environmental and civic organizations, and County agencies as a result of community concerns about land clearing for the High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes project on the Capital Beltway (Interstate-495)...