Healthy Democracy Projects

Explore case studies of our featured projects and learn how we enhance democratic engagement to put people at the heart of public decision-making.

Civic Assemblies

Hughes Civic assembly

Meet the community of Fort Collins, Colorado and the 2025 Civic Assembly that will help determine the use of a beloved community site.

Deschutes Assembly on Youth Homelessness

Learn how the world’s first tech-enhanced Assembly helped address youth homelessness in Central Oregon.

Petaluma Fairgrounds

Discover how the 2022 Petaluma Fairgrounds Civic Assembly helped shape the future of a California community.

HOUSING CODE REVIEW

Explore the impactful work of the 2020 Eugene Civic Assembly on Housing Code changes.

CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATioN

Learn about the 2019 Milwaukie Citizens Assembly, where residents came together to deliberate on councilor compensation.

OREGON COVID RECOVERY PILOT

Understand how an Oregon Civic Assembly united citizens to offer equitable solutions to address health, economic, and social issues.

Citizens’ Initiative Reviews 

ARIZONA

Empowering Arizona voters with unbiased insights on ballot measures through Citizens’ Initiative Review.

CALIFORNIA

Providing California voters with clear, unbiased reviews of ballot measures through Citizens’ Initiative Review.

COLORADO

Delivering unbiased, in-depth information on Colorado ballot measures via Citizens’ Initiative Review.

Massachusetts

Offering Massachusetts voters clear, unbiased insights on ballot measures through Citizens’ Initiative Review.

OREGON

Delivering unbiased, clear information on Oregon ballot measures with Citizens’ Initiative Review.

Finland & Switzerland

Exploring how Citizens’ Initiative Review models are being adopted and adapted in other countries for better voter information.