ncdd civic infrastructure slides
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Slides from civic infrastructure session at the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation conferenceTRANSCRIPT
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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Three minutes at the microphone
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Image: Smart Growth America
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Lack of public spaces for citizens
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Residents/Community
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Merchants/Business Owners
Developers /Property Owners
Advocacy/Philanthropy /
NPO Orgs
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3. Democratic decision-making and problem-solving
Creating Spaces
for Citizens
Building
Skills &
Capacity
Improving
Public
Decision-
Making and
Problem-
Solving
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?