City-Specific Innovations
Cities across the nation have found new and exciting ways to engage their residents, amplify their voices, and deepen their connections to the communities they serve. Below are several examples, from:
Boston, MA
Lancaster, PA
San Diego, CA
Seattle, WA
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San Diego's Climate Equity Index
San Diego Climate Equity Index - San Diego’s Climate Equity Index was developed in 2019, and revised in 2021, to measure the levels of access to opportunity residents have within a census tract and assess the degree of potential impacts of climate change on these areas.
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Seattle's Democracy Vouchers Program
Seattle’s Voucher program has revolutionized the way political campaigns are funded, giving power back to the people. Launched in 2017, this pioneering initiative allows every eligible resident to receive four $25 vouchers, which they can then allocate to the political candidates of their choice.
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Lancaster, PA Neighborhood Leaders Academy
Lancaster, PA: Neighborhood Leaders Academy is a six-week civic engagement and leadership development program offered by the City of Lancaster’s Bureau of Civic Engagement.
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BERDO: Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance
Boston, a leader in environmental sustainability, has adopted and continues to implement the BERDO - a local policy to tackle the largest source of Boston's greenhouse gas emissions— buildings.
