Civic engagement can build trust, value, and better government.

The “New Normal” is an opportunity to confront your assumptions, beliefs and views of local government that you have learned and adopted.

Examples of how localities are successfully stretching beyond traditional means to tackle challenging problems, build community and foster a civic culture.

The examples in this article demonstrate the impact and importance of utilizing technology to successfully stretch beyond traditional means to tackle challenging problems, build community and foster a civic culture.