Community Engagement

7 articles

Concerned North Nashville residents gather near historic Fisk University buildings, facing a massive, modern construction site representing a $900 million campus overhaul.
Neighborhoods

Protecting city neighborhoods from rapid development is a battle

Fisk University, a historic institution, plans a 100,000 square foot data center as part of a $900 million campus overhaul, sparking immediate alarm among its North Nashville neighbors.

Derek Molina·June 10, 2026
Diverse citizens and local government officials collaborating in a town hall meeting to discuss community development and public spending.
Local Guides

How to Engage Local Government: A Complete Guide

In London's Borough of Newham, residents collectively decided how to prioritize over £4.

Derek Molina·June 9, 2026
Diverse community members engaging in various activities like art, games, and fitness inside a bright and welcoming community center.
Local Guides

What Are The Roles and Benefits of Local Community Centers?

A large-scale study involving 687 adults revealed that even low engagement in local community center activities led to significant improvements in self-reported mental health and social well-being, ac

Derek Molina·June 7, 2026
Prospective residents gather outside a new West Side affordable housing building for a mandatory pre-application event, facing potential hurdles.
Real Estate

West Side Housing Plan Faces Pre-Application Event Hurdles

This Saturday at 10 a.

Aaron Blake·June 6, 2026
An empty, dimly lit local newspaper office with scattered papers, symbolizing the decline of local journalism and the rise of digital alternatives.
Community

Local journalism's decline erodes community ties and accountability

Montclair's Township Council is considering a $52,500 contract for a community engagement platform that culls social media, even as local newsrooms shrink.

Derek Molina·June 5, 2026
Diverse community members actively participating and collaborating in a sunny, vibrant local community garden, showcasing teamwork and positive engagement.
Community

How to Engage With Local Community Initiatives

Most factors influencing community engagement relate to project organization, not community engagement itself, according to a study published in PMC .

Derek Molina·June 3, 2026
Diverse citizens engaged in a productive town hall meeting discussing local government issues and community development.
Community

Local Government Operations and Citizen Participation

Community opposition to local projects, often driven by a vocal few, has cost America over $1 trillion annually in the past decade.

Derek Molina·May 29, 2026