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....
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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)...
In 2004, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated an investigation of the City of Durham’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Often in the digital age, the public sector lags behind when it comes to innovation, which makes it difficult to reach out to citizens who are more connected than ever before.
As early as 1994 the Santa Monica City Council began to address sustainability issues in the community.