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An online database of government and civic software, also referred to as apps that foster civic engagement. By linking these resources to one place, the database works to connect governments and engage citizens across the U.S.

"An action guide for city leaders for creating a framework for civility and democratic governance that encourages governing a community in a participatory, deliberative, inclusive and collaborative way.”

Developed by America Speaks, 21st Century Town Meetings connect citizens to official decision-makers and provide a facilitated process for people of different backgrounds to get involved in the public decision making process.

This resource proposes nine strategies and four governing principles to help civic leaders, elected officials, motivated citizens and community-based organizations engage citizens in building an environment where news and information flow freely.

Since 2010, 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore has asked citizens to take responsibility for allocating more than $1 million of the ward's budget - the first jurisdiction in the nation to implement a participatory budgeting process.

This searchable database, created by the National Association of Counties, compiles green tools, practices, strategies, and projects for improving sustainability in communities and counties.

Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy) creates prosperous, vibrant communities and conserves natural and working landscapes in Washington’s central Cascades and Olympic regions.

YouthScape, run by the National League of Cities’s Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF), provides youth community leaders with a place on the web to connect, ask questions, and share events or projects going on in their communities.

To help communities build a strong, cooperative relationship with their local government, this Heart & Soul Community Planning Implementation Guide describes how to increase inter-sector collaboration and foster open government.

The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) develops art and design initiatives to enhance public engagement in neighborhoods and communities, creating visual education resources to aid locals in understanding the landscapes of their homes.