Unify Akron

A Civic Assembly brings together a representative group of residents, selected by lottery, to work through a shared challenge on housing.

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Since 2026

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A Civic Assembly brings together a representative group of residents, selected by lottery, to work through a shared challenge. Think of it as a way of tackling big problems by bringing together the People, Process, and Power to make change happen. From March to May 2026, Delegates to the Civic Assembly learned about housing in Akron (what's working and what's not), listened to each other's different points of view, and deliberated a dozen Community Proposals. Together, they created practical guidance and clear recommendations for the future of housing in Akron.

Org. type: Non-profit / charity / foundation
Project type: Organization, Program
Country: United States of America 🇺🇸
Founded: 2026
Language(s): English
Features: Form diverse participant groups, Text narration, Surveys
Categories: Citizen Engagement, Deliberation, Democratic Innovations, Engagement tech, Participatory democracy, Sortition & Citizen Assemblies, Specific instances of citizen assemblies, The Tech
Added: 2026-07-20
Last modified: 2026-10-10T07:12:23.000Z

Additional details

Formats: workshops, reports
Number of integrations: 0
Activity status: Active
Issues addressed: housing
Political unit: city

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