A world-class city boasting outsized political and economic influence, a vibrant tech community, and an intense commitment to civic participation, Chicago points the way to the peer-to-peer cities of tomorrow. Read more »
Want to bring Participatory Budgeting to your city? Chicago Alderman Joe Moore details how he did it in Chicago's 49th Ward, what he learned, and its effect on the community. Read more »
I’m never quite sure what to do with myself on the last day of a year. The holidays always serve as a strange and sudden reminder of the fact that an entire year has almost passed. Read more »
At Shareable, we’re pleased to announce the kickoff of Amplify Brooklyn, an innovative series of events and exhibitions around sustainable social innovation that will culminate in the launch of SHARE NY. Read more »
What if you could perform your civic duty using Twitter or Facebook? How city governments can get more citizens involved through micro-participation. Read more »
The Gov 2.0 movement continues to gain momentum around the world with a number of inspiring people, projects & ideas rising to prominence over the last year or so. Read more »
The immediacy of the mobile web and the molasses-slow pace of government bureaucracy may seem to be at odds, but not to government 2.0 thinkers, civic planners and developers. Read more »
The Obama Administration’s Open Government Directive (pdf) turned one on Wednesday, offering government transparency advocates an opportunity to reflect on its successes and challenges to date. Read more »
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