Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership
The Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership works with local governments, non-profit organizations, and residents to both promote and support constructive and broad-based civic involvement in decisions that affect people where they live and work.
Special Feature
Apply Today for Fall 2024!
We are currently accepting applications for our online, 6-week Professional Certificate in Public Engagement For Local Government.
Latest Publication
Parks and Recreation Help Combat the Loneliness Epidemic
May 1, 2024
“Recreation and parks are one way in which local government is actively involved in creating and maintaining third places for community building and engagement."
By: Celeste Benitez and Nathan Peterson
Our Mission
To help build stronger communities by promoting public participation in local governance.
Our Vision
To be a champion of greater civic engagement in local government to build stronger communities and greater confidence in local democracy.
What We Do
Davenport Institute Case Studies
The Davenport Institute is launching a call for current case studies to help capture the rapidly expanding work of local communities towards civic engagement in California, and the amazing diversity of innovative approaches. The selected cases will be added to the Davenport Institute website under the Research and Studies section, featured on our social media, and incorporated into our trainings (where applicable).