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Fresh insights.
Stronger neighborhoods.

From digital communication to caring neighborhoods: explore the insights behind connection, engagement and trust. Download our whitepapers and take ideas back to your local authority.

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Beyond Social Media

Reclaiming civic trust and dialogue.

How can your local authority build a trusted dialogue with residents? This whitepaper explores the limitations of social media and what a digital communication channel needs to inform, engage and connect.

  • The role of algorithms, misinformation and fragmented interaction.
  • Criteria for a neighborhood-focused channel that respects privacy.
  • The connection between communication, participation and local trust.

PDF · English · 15 pages · 5 MB

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Neighbourhood of the Future

A formula for caring and sustainable neighborhoods.

An in-depth exploration of social capital: the people, knowledge and resources in a neighborhood. Discover how social cohesion and accessible meeting places help put that potential to use.

  • A framework for understanding a neighborhood’s social capital.
  • Practical methods and sample questions for a neighborhood analysis.
  • Ideas for neighborhood projects, from meeting places to neighborly help.

PDF · English · 97 pages · 14.4 MB

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