Here are the top 3 benefits of getting involved in the Zencity Hall community, a free resource for the staff of our Zencity partner communities. Zencity Hall is a space created exclusively for leaders in
Why does community engagement matter for cities and governments? At its center, community engagement means involving residents in decision-making processes that affect their lives in the places they live. You may think of community engagement
True Engagement is Hybrid The shift to digital isn’t new, and we’re not here to tell you that physical is gone. The reality of modern community engagement is definitively hybrid, and the possibilities available to
We at Zencity unequivocally stand with Ukraine and remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering the functions of democracy.
A successful federal grant application for local government requires a strong community engagement strategy.
Are you an organization that is trying to develop an inclusive engagement culture and practice in your organization? Read the article to learn about the different barriers to public engagement.
City managers are in a unique position to help residents manage pandemic-related mental health challenges. Check out some sage advice from former city manager Lee Feldman on supporting residents and employees during these trying times.
At the recent Large Urban Counties Caucus (LUCC) there was a lot of discussion about the recent infrastructure bill and the American Rescue Plan (ARPA), including on how counties are prioritizing this federal funding.
From ICMA 2022 to NASCIO, here are the top local government conferences of 2022
We’ve put together 5 best practices for increasing digital community survey effectiveness and engagement to help local government make decisions based on residents’ expressed needs and priorities.
Where is resident satisfaction highest in the United States? We took a look at the cities with the highest resident sentiment—and why residents in these cities are so satisfied
We’ve acquired Civil Space and are thrilled to be adding the ability for cutting-edge, two-way, direct engagement between governments and their residents to our leading suite of community engagement capabilities.
Social media has the power to positively impact civic engagement. Our blog takes you through both the challenges and the successes of digital civic engagement and why it has so much to offer local government.
No matter which budget type your city or county uses, incorporating resident feedback into the budget process helps to better prioritize the allocation of funds, evaluate the success of initiatives, correct mistakes, and ensure the community as a whole is being served.
We identified five innovative cities and counties from across the country who are introducing new recycling and composting programs, or are engaging their communities on this topic. Read all about them!
