"This is a community platform, not a news site — it's very much not a news site."

A rich, crowdsourced collection of thousands of democracy tech projects from around the world.

At PDN we mostly think about prosocial design as elements that can be integrated into an online space to foster healthy outcomes. But what if you created a…

New_ Public’s app for local communities enters closed beta in five pilot communities

Revolution.Social is a podcast about the future of social media and reclaiming our digital communities, hosted by technologist and community advocate Rabble, a.k.a. Evan Henshaw-Plath — who was Twitte...

A practical, loving exploration of all the joys + pains of community building. Click to read GROUP HUG, by Elise Granata, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

A newsletter on the connections, communities, and commitments that bind us together. Click to read Connective Tissue, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Connected places: understanding how the new social web works

At New_ Public, we're creating a new social product and providing support to help you start a healthy online space for your local area. Want to learn more about connecting your local community online?...

We’re seeking local partners for collaboration as we pilot new concepts and designs

With traditional community spaces underfunded and neglected, investing in the health of our online gathering places has become essential.

Letterloop is a fun and easy way to create private, group newsletters. Let everyone ask and answer interesting questions about their lives — all over email, no apps.

Stay informed, not overwhelmed. Civic Sunlight delivers local government meeting summaries to your inbox in a format that's easy to read.

Best practices for creating and maintaining a public-spirited online space for your neighborhood, town, or city

An eight-week program bringing together leaders of local-oriented online spaces to experiment with fun new practices and ideas