The Public Engagement pages of the Institute’s
website provide information and resources to help local officials
and their communities make good decisions about the design,
delivery and assessment of their public engagement processes.
Page content includes Iinks to Institute publications and tip
sheets on multiple public engagement topics and strategies,
stories of local government efforts to involve residents on a
variety of topics, best practices, and much more.
See the Public Engagement Program flyer here or
at right for a complete listing of the Institute’s resources and
services in this area. Click
here or at right for the Institute’s list of public
engagement guides, tip sheets and rosters.
Information and resources about the “basics” of public engagement benefits, principles, design, and other related topics to help local and regional agencies successfully involve residents and others in local public decision-making.
Also see the Public Engagement Publications and Resources to the right to view and download publications from the Institute for Local Government.
See other sections of this website for information about public engagement associated with particular topics and challenges.
Resources and case stories to help ensure that participation in public engagement efforts more fully reflect the demographics of your community.
This includes information about the involvement of youth and of immigrant residents, as well as how to work more effectively with clergy and congregations.
Resources and case stories to support the use of public engagement to address issues relating to local public safety, reentry and emergency preparedness.
Resources and case stories to support local agencies move from one-time efforts to a sustaining capacity for public engagement approaches and strategies.
The Public Engagement pages of the Institute’s
website provide information and resources to help local officials
and their communities make good decisions about the design,
delivery and assessment of their public engagement processes.
