Author Archives: Davenport Institute

Attitudes toward Public Engagement in CA

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Davenport Institute

The Davenport Institute is excited to announce the release of a comprehensive survey of public engagement in California. More »

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Los Angeles: Music Education

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Davenport Institute

Catherine Goldwyn heads up a program that offers music education to under-served urban children in South Central Los Angeles. More »

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Palmdale: Housing and New start for offenders

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Davenport Institute

Last year a housing rehab program in Palmdale opened to offer hope to ex-offenders. More »

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Hermosa Beach, CA: control to residents

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Davenport Institute

The City of Hermosa Beach, CA continues to get things done in hard times by looking to its most valuable resource: its residents. More »

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Lakewood: Transparency and Accountability

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Davenport Institute

if the organization is able to draw from a broad base of the community (and not just attract a few gadflies), it could be the start of a new culture of engagement in the city More »

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