ncdd civic infrastructure slides

ENVISIONING CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE

MATT LEIGHNINGER

NCDD CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 19, 2014

ARNSTEIN’S LADDER

WHY SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT?

Increases in: Trust Efficiency Equity Connectedness…which increases: Economic growth Public health

The regular opportunities,

activities, and arenas that

allow people to connect with

each other, solve problems,

make decisions, and be

part of a community.

Civic Infrastructure

Retrieved from Cincinnati.com, July 27, 2012

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3. Democratic decision-making and problem-solving

Creating Spaces

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Building Blocks

1. Democratic spaces in neighborhoods, schools and other settings

2. Democratic spaces online

3. Democratic spaces for young people

4. Buildings that can house citizen spaces – physical hubs for engagement

5. Engagement leadership

Creating Spaces for Citizens

SPACES FOR CITIZENS: PHYSICAL SPACES

Physical Spaces

Spaces for Citizens

Democratic Spaces for Young People

Spaces for CitizensLee Krohn Photo

Spaces for Citizens

Local Online Forums

Civic Skills & Capacity

Community Indicators

Changing Public Meetings

Participation Ordinance

Questions or Comments?