City & Local

Civic Participation

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Diverse community members collaborating around a table with blueprints, actively participating in local governance and decision-making.
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What Is Participatory Governance and How Can It Boost Local Initiatives?

In 2022, Petaluma, California, formed a 36-member community panel to guide its 55-acre fairgrounds.

Derek Molina·May 8, 2026