Democracy Innovations Workshop
June 27, 2025 | Denver, Colorado

Democracy Innovations Workshop

The Democracy Innovations Workshop is included with registration for this year’s All-America City Award Event. If you have already registered for AAC or are part of a finalist delegation, no separate registration is needed for the workshop. Alternatively, you can attend the workshop independently for $150 by registering below.

Agenda at a Glance

June 27th

Grand Hyatt Denver

1750 Welton St, Denver, CO 80202

The goal of this workshop is to use small-group and large-group discussions, interactive exercises, and case studies to help you:

  • understand and communicate the benefits of better democracy
  • evaluate your local democracy and measure progress as you go forward
  • select tools and processes to help you engage residents
  • develop long-term plans for strengthening democracy and civic health

To illustrate the concepts, the workshop will draw on the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem Map as well as sections from the Rhode Island Action Guide for Improving Civic Health.

Friday, June 22nd
Time Title
9:00 – 9:30 Welcome and Introductions: Icebreaker and Workshop Overview
9:30 – 10:30Democracy Innovations Explained: What are democracy innovations, and how do they benefit decision-making, problem-solving, and civic health?
10:30 – 11:30Understanding Your Community: Evaluating the Strengths and Weaknesses of Your Local Democracy
11:30 – 12:15Direct Resident Engagement: Exploring Options and How They Fit Together
12:15 – 12:45Putting it all Together: Developing a Recipe for Your Community
12:45 – 1:00Wrap-up

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