Category Archives: Common Ground
Thoughts on Social Media, Weak Ties and Bridging Capital
Our friend Erica Harrold posted this last Fall. We wanted to revisit her thinking about how we bridge the different sections of our networks and more »
Posted in Civic Imagination, Common Ground, front-page, What's New
Tagged Beth Kanter, bridging capital, Craig Newmark, Linked In, social capital, Social media
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Pioneering Forum on Public Employee Pensions
The Common Knowledge team supported Marin County officials in planning and facilitating a very well attended educational forum on sustainable public pensions on the evening more »
Posted in Blog, Civic Learning, Common Ground, front-page
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My Funny Universe
While my fellow community members were undertaking various “green” activities the Saturday before Earth Day, I was driving solo from the Bay Area up to more »
Posted in Blog, Common Ground, front-page, Planet and People
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Public appreciates forum on sticky topic
As they face the challenge of sustaining delivery of vital services with less funds, many city managers are looking at the option of sharing services more »
Posted in Blog, Civic Learning, Common Ground, front-page, Meet the Public
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Omar Ahmad: Political change with pen and paper
Politicians are strange creatures, says politician Omar Ahmad. And the best way to engage them on your pet issue is a monthly handwritten letter. Ahmad more »
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