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Intro

Civic Engagement & Social Capital

Generational Engagement

Civic Engagement and Social Inequities

Public Participation

Public Participation Skills

Informal

Participation Types

Thick

Extensive facilitation and discussion

Thin

Passive and invitational

Conventional

Posted invitations (may not be accessible to all)

Deliberate recruitment and issue framing (“Why are we here?”)

Action plan or extensive, actionable education for long-term engagement

Providing/Eliciting data or resources

Often located in gathering spaces (off or online)

Informational with little access to decision-makers

Agenda and space for input is strict and small