A project of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program.
A project of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program.
Civic infrastructure can be understood as the processes and practices that build trust in communities and bind us to one another — and it requires local news and information sources. Healthy democracies require reliable sources of local information and government accountability (as this pandemic has demonstrated). A strong civic infrastructure can produce measurable returns for the well-being of Vermonters and our communities.
Digital newsletters: build an electronic newsletter to increase communications and outreach to engage the local community.
Social media platforms: assist with communications and information systems to inform local residents and visitors of events and activities.
Websites: Upgrade websites in ways that upgrade information sources but also provide ability to maintain locally.
Local news: Create or support local and hyper-local news platforms.
Other: All ideas are welcome that increase civic infrastructure and the ability for people to communicate, share ideas and engage with their local community.
Project 14 is directed by Meg Little Reilly, and coordinated by the Center for Research on Vermont. The project is staffed by UVM students who provide communications, website development, social media, media platforms, video and audio production support.
Core funding is provided by UVM’s Office of Engagement, the College of Arts & Sciences and the Vermont Department of Labor internship program.
