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After the passing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, collection of civic health indicators was expanded America’s largest metropolitan areas. Accordingly, working with local partners, NCoC expanded our Civic Health Index portfolio to the city level in 4 communities.

Austin

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Civic Health in AustinThis “infographic” explores the civic health of the city of Austin, Texas, and compares it with the state as a whole.	May 5, 2011

Chicago

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Chicago’s Civic Health Needs ResuscitationShawn Healy, Huffington Post	December 9, 2010
Go Connect With Your Chicago NeighborChicagoland.com	December 9, 2010
Chicago Civic Health Index 2010A report on the civic health of Chicago produced in partnership with the McCormick Foundation.	December 2, 2010
Executive SummaryChicago Civic Health Index 2010	December 2, 2010
Studies highlight disengagement among Illinois and Chicago citizensDeficits Particularly Pronounced Among State’s Youngest ResidentsThe civic health of Illinois, and the Chicago region in particular, is ailing. Two reports show that Chicago-area and Illinois residents are less likely to vote, attend a public meeting, and pitch in with ...	December 8, 2010
From Gun Violence to Civic HealthA “Whole of City” approach to creating Chicago’s future“From Gun Violence to Civic Health: A Whole of City Approach to Creating Chicago’s Future,” a report produced in partnership between the McCormick Foundation and the U.S. Army School ...	August 2, 2010

Miami

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A Tale of Two CitiesCivic Health in Miami and Minneapolis-St. PaulA report to compare and contrast the civic health of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota and Miami, Florida.	January 24, 2011
A Snapshot of Miami and Minneapolis-St. PaulTale of Two Cities: Civic Health in Miami and Minneapolis-St. Paul	January 24, 2011
Why Miami’s Civic Health is Lowest in Nation - And the Twin Cities is TopsA new report released today shows Miami is the least civically engaged in the country compared to Minneapolis-St. Paul, the most engaged metropolitan area. The report helps to shed light on the contributing ...	January 24, 2011

Seattle

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Greater Seattle Civic Health IndexSuccess and the Work Ahead	November 11, 2010
IntroductionGreater Seattle Civic Health Index 2010	November 11, 2010
Seattle Residents Volunteer More, Differently than Rest of NationThe Greater Seattle 2010 Civic Health Index (CHI) indicates that our region is a national leader in civic participation and service, especially in volunteering and working with neighbors to solve community ...	November 11, 2010
CITYCLUB NAMES REGIONAL LEADERS TO STEERING COMMITTEE FOR FIRST SEATTLE CIVIC HEALTH INDEX	July 22, 2010

Twin Cities

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Spreading the Minnesota WayHarry Boyte in the Pioneer Press	January 24, 2011
A Tale of Two CitiesCivic Health in Miami and Minneapolis-St. PaulA report to compare and contrast the civic health of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota and Miami, Florida.	January 24, 2011
A Snapshot of Miami and Minneapolis-St. PaulTale of Two Cities: Civic Health in Miami and Minneapolis-St. Paul	January 24, 2011
Why Miami’s Civic Health is Lowest in Nation - And the Twin Cities is TopsA new report released today shows Miami is the least civically engaged in the country compared to Minneapolis-St. Paul, the most engaged metropolitan area. The report helps to shed light on the contributing ...	January 24, 2011

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Join the Movement, Help Build an Engaged NationNCoC is recruiting civic health partners representing all 50 states, America’s largest cities, and even issue areas. Information on the program is available here. Our partnerships have produced ...	November 2, 2011
Visualizing Civic HealthA webinar on InfographicsNCoC is constantly exploring new avenues of information to improve the civic health of our nation. An exciting way to visually showcase this civic vitality is a new tool we’ve been developing called ...	July 21, 2011
Fostering Community Conversations on Civic HealthTo complement and expand the civic health work being done across the country, NCoC is now recruiting State and Local Partners to conduct community conversations as integral part of their local efforts. ...	May 5, 2011
Renewing America’s Civic HealthNCoC Seeks 2011 CHI partnersThe latest economic downturn has fundamentally changed our global economic order, creating a myriad of challenges for communities across the nation. Understanding the common bonds that tie people together ...	January 14, 2011

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