Institutions
Why Civic Institutions Divide Work into Roles
Civic institution roles show residents who decides, who acts and where a question should go, making public decisions…
The briefing room
Briefings
Explore explanations of civic institutions, shared places, public customs and the language of participation. Each piece starts with a question and follows it toward a clearer view of the common ground.
Participation
Listening Session or Written Comment: Two Ways to Contribute
Compare a listening session with a written comment to choose a format that fits your point, the rules of the process…
Common Ground
The Many Lives of a Shared Room
A shared community room can work beyond formal meetings. A clear routine helps neighbours know when it is open, what…
Civic Language
The Word Community Does Not Mean Everyone Agrees
Community does not mean everyone agrees. Learn to distinguish shared ties from shared decisions and judge who a public…
Public Customs
A Small Gathering, Marked by a Shared Opening
Plan a nonpartisan neighbourhood gathering with a brief welcome and shared opening that marks the occasion while…