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Digital Civic Engagement as an Equity Solution for Cities & Counties

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Social media has the power to positively impact civic engagement. It is an opportunity for local governments to increase engagement, to get more equitable community feedback and reach more residents, and to help build trust with the community by more easily meeting them where they are.

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How to Build Community Consensus Throughout the Engagement Process

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It has even been revealed that community opposition has contributed to the delay or cancellation of more than $30 billion worth of infrastructure projects nationally in the decade to 2017. The proportion of which stakeholder pressure has played a role in project delay also rose from 76 percent of instances in 2018 to 80 percent in 2020.

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The Future of Recycling Programs and the Role of Community Feedback

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According to an EPA Overview , in the 1960s, 94% of waste went to landfills, and as of 2018, that number has been reduced to only 50%. Residents were very disappointed and let it be known on social media and other channels. Learn more about budgeting with community engagement on the issues that matter.