National Civic Review · 1998 · 11 citations · 0 references
Public AffairsPublic AdministrationPublic PolicyCommunity DevelopmentCommunity EngagementLocal GovernmentCitizen EngagementCitizen ParticipationCivic EngagementCivic ParticipationCommunity-led DevelopmentCounty GovernmentCitizen LeadershipCommunity Action PlanningImplementation In Underserved CommunitiesLocal Government Responsiveness
Abstract The government of Orange County, Florida, has been experimenting with a citizen‐based collaborative process to identify and address the needs of traditionally underserved communities. The purpose of the initiative is to promote active, involved, and responsible citizenship and to increase local government responsiveness to citizens.