Jonathan GaddisinCommunity EngagementThe depth of communityWe love communities because they are a part of us all. Community is the thing that connects us to others, to values, to interests and to…Oct 30, 2018Oct 30, 2018
Jonathan GaddisinCommunity EngagementOne step closer to digital democracyAt the end of the day democracy is about the people and it relies on everyday people having a direct voice and impact in the political…Sep 17, 2018Sep 17, 2018
Jonathan GaddisCommunity engagement is growing in EstoniaIn the small Baltic country of Estonia community engagement at the municipal level is starting to sprout, and Järva Municipality is where…Aug 20, 2018Aug 20, 2018
Jonathan GaddisinCommunity EngagementA Different Kind of Data Collection for This Finnish CityData collection and community feedback come together in the Finnish city of Lahti to have a meaningful impact. The city of Lahti is the 8th…Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
Jonathan GaddisinCommunity Engagement3 ways that citizen engagement drives city development“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” ― Jane…Aug 6, 2018Aug 6, 2018
Jonathan GaddisinCommunity EngagementHow One Nordic City Engages PeopleThe city of Hyvinkää in southern Finland is a charming town, where any visitor would feel at home. The city has a small-town vibe coupled…Aug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2018
Jonathan GaddisinCommunity Engagement3 Creative Ways Finnish Cities Are Engaging Their CommunitiesMobile engagement solutions, a fancy term for “engagement applications”, are helping cities engage their stakeholders in pioneering ways…Jul 25, 2018Jul 25, 2018
Jonathan GaddisinCommunity EngagementLiveability and Citizen Engagement, Two Sides of the Same CoinThe term ‘Liveability’ gets thrown around a lot and has a seeming myriad of classifications. Generally speaking, the concept covers…Jul 19, 2018Jul 19, 2018
Jonathan GaddisinCommunity EngagementCitizen Engagement for Modern SocietyModern communications technology is an empowering force for cities and citizens to design the future of their communities together. And it…Jul 16, 2018Jul 16, 2018