City & Local

Resident Engagement

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Editorial illustration for How Chicago Residents Can Shape Public Art: Two Paths Beyond Just Looking
Local Guides

How Chicago Residents Can Shape Public Art: Two Paths Beyond Just Looking

Chicago residents can shape public art through two main avenues: DCASE's P.A.R.T.Y. initiative for neighborhood visioning and ward-level participatory budgeting for direct project funding. Understanding these distinct pathways empowers community involvement in public art decisions.

Derek Molina·October 30, 2026
Year-round residents observing a crowded, commercialized local festival from a distance, highlighting the disconnect between events and community.
Events

Local festivals 2026: Culture clashes with commercialism, threatening identity.

57 percent of year-round residents surveyed in one Massachusetts town actively avoid downtown during its popular summer festival.

Sophie Nguyen·May 11, 2026
Frustrated Geneva residents voice their concerns at a town hall meeting, highlighting a failure in city planning and resident engagement.
Community

City planning failure: Resident voices ignored, despite transparency efforts.

A proposal to reinstate annual winter parking restrictions in Geneva, New York, with overnight bans from 2 a.

Derek Molina·April 23, 2026