Citizen Engagement
February 07, 2012
Do streetlights buzz and flicker as you approach or pass by? Does your mere existence cause phantom sidewalk cracks or other unusual infrastructural behavior? Rebecca Smart knows where you're coming from. Read More.
January 31, 2012
Each year the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) grades the condition of America's infrastructure. And each year the grade gets worse. Yet, government shows no urgency to improve the situation. Shane Gardner has a few ideas why. Read More.
January 17, 2012
Ever had your otherwise routine commute victimized by a malfunctioning traffic light? Rebecca Smart has, too. But she found a way to defeat this "commute killing" menace. Read More.
January 10, 2012
Does it ever seem like local government is oblivious to the concept of citizen engagement? Think again. In a candid interview with her local Public Works Director, Rebecca Smart discovers where citizen engagement and citizen reporting technology rank in the mind of local government. Read More.
December 28, 2011
This week, Rebecca Smart explains how citizen reporting tools are keeping local governments accountable — and pizzas hot and fresh. Read More.
December 12, 2011
This week’s post is the first in a series by Rebecca Smart, an author representing the growing population of engaged citizens residing in every town, city, and county in the USA. Check back often for her genuine insight and candid observations from the citizen side of the fence — the place where the work of agencies like yours is felt most. Read More.
November 21, 2011
The idea of citizen engagement is steadily gaining momentum among citizens and governments alike. And being involved doesn't take the time and effort it used to. James Willis explains. Read More.
September 13, 2011
Elizabeth Groom offers some simple, common sense tips and ideas for those who are interested in sustainability and conservation, but don’t know exactly where to start. Read More.
June 08, 2011
Imagine a city led by tech savvy citizens who are given an opportunity to report issues and request services through smart phones to take an active role in the proactive management and improvement of city assets and infrastructure. Read More.
May 23, 2011
Cartegraph's Omar Chaudhry explains why communication and transparency are the keys to building solid relationships with the citizens in your community. Read More.
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