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Minnesota

Bemidji Community Forum (discussion group)
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Discuss community issues and exchange announcements related to the Bemidji area.
Cass Lake Leech Lake Community Forum (discussion group)
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For inclusive community exchange, announcements, and news for the Cass Lake Leech Lake area.
COMGAR - Community Gardeners in Minnesota (discussion group)
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For community of growers in the Twin Cities Metro Area to share timely information, seek advice from other gardeners, and learn about resources available to gardeners.
Cook County Conversations (discussion group)
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An online forum for open, constructive community conversations in Cook County, Minnesota.
Grand Rapids Community Forum (discussion group)
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Discuss community issues and exchange announcements related to the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area.
Minneapolis Audubon Park Neighbors (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Bryant Neighbors (discussion group)
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The email list for the Bryant Neighborhood in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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Minneapolis Central Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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Minneapolis Cleveland Neighbors (discussion group)
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Opening Soon - The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Corcoran Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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Minneapolis East Harriet Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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Opening Soon - The place to connect with your neighbors in East Harriet in community life.
Minneapolis Field Regina Northrop Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Hale Page Diamond Lake Neighbors (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Holland Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Issues Forum (discussion group)
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A civil and focused discussion of public issues specific to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minneapolis Kingfield Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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Opening Soon - The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Linden Hills and Fulton Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Longfellow Community Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Loring Park Neighbors (discussion group)
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Opening Soon - The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Near North and Heritage Park Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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Opening Soon - The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Nokomis East Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The inclusive neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community. Forum covers Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, and Wenonah neighborhoods.
Minneapolis Northeast Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community in Northeast Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Phillips Community Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Powderhorn Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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If you care about the welfare of the Powderhorn Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN, consider joining us after reading our Introduction, Goals, and Rules of Participation.
Minneapolis Prospect Park Neighbors (discussion group)
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The place to share announcements and discussions about community issues and life specific to Prospect Park in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Seward Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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This forum is for the discussion of issues related to the Seward Neighborhood in Minneapolis and events in or near the Seward Neighborhood.
Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The place to share announcements and discussions about community issues and life specific to our two neighborhoods.
Minneapolis Uptown Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Whittier Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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Opening Soon - The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Minneapolis Youth Workers (discussion group)
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Minnesota Politics and Issues Forum (discussion group)
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Share announcements and discuss Minnesota public policy issues and politics.
Minnesota Voices Online (discussion group)
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An exchange on citizen media, open government, all things 2.0 for Minnesota communities
Roseville Community Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community. This forum combines the online townhall with public and inclusive community life exchange.
Saint Paul Issues Forum (discussion group)
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The online town hall for Saint Paul, Minnesota - Please join us!
St. Paul Como Neighbors (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a Como community of St. Paul.
St. Paul Dayton's Bluff Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul District 1 Neighbors (discussion group)
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Start up forum covering Eastview, Conway, Highwood Hills and Battle Creek Neighborhoods - The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul Downtown Community Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul Frogtown Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant inclusive community. For those who live, work, and play in the Greater Frogtown Area of St. Paul, Minnesota.
St. Paul Greater East Side Neighbors (D2) (discussion group)
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The neighborly inclusive place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community. Forum covers Beaver Lake Heights, East Phalen, Frost Lake, Hayden Heights, Hazel Park, Hillcrest, Lincoln Park-Parkway/Greenbrier, Phalen Village and Prosperity Heights
St. Paul Hamline Midway Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul Highland Park Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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A forum promoting the development of community and neighborliness in the Highland Park area of St. Paul.
St. Paul Macalester Groveland Neighbors (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul North End Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul Payne Phalen (D5) Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul Summit Hill Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul Summit University Rondo Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul Union Park Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community across the Merriam Park, Snelling Hamline, Lexington-Hamline and Desnoyer Park neighborhoods in St. Paul.
St. Paul West Seventh Fort Road Neighbors (discussion group)
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West 7th's neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
St. Paul West Side Neighbors (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Winona Community Forum (discussion group)
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Massachusetts

Framingham Government Forum - FramGov - Massachusetts (discussion group)
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Welcome to the place where Framingham neighbors stay informed and share their opinions on local government and political issues!
Framingham Neighbors - FramBors - Massachusetts (discussion group)
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Welcome to the place where Framingham neighbors connect for local community life exchange (recommendations, community events, lost pets, free stuff, stuff for sale, etc.)
Framingham Nobscot Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Westwood Neighbors (discussion group)
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New Zealand

Canterbury Public Issues Forum (discussion group)
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An online group for people who are interested in discussing public issues in Canterbury
Christchurch - Aranui Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Avonhead Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Banks Peninsula Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Beckenham Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Belfast Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Burwood Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Cashmere Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Christchurch Central Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Halswell Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Hornby Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Kaiapoi Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Linwood Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Lyttelton and Bays Neighbours (discussion group)
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A place to build community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Marshland Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - New Brighton Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Opawa and St. Martins Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Papanui Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Redcliffs and Mt. Pleasant Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Riccarton Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Shirley and Richmond Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - St. Albans Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Sumner Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Sydenham Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Wainoni and Avondale Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch - Woolston Neighbours (discussion group)
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The place to build your community, share information, discuss issues, find solutions, and be neighbourly online.
Christchurch Neighbours Team (discussion group)
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Public online working group for Neighbours.cc Christchurch Neighbours Forums for earthquake community recovery

United Kingdom

Brighton & Hove Issues Forum (discussion group)
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Public discussion of policy issues affecting Brighton & Hove.
Bristol - Brislington Neighbourhood Forum (discussion group)
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Public discussion of important issues facing the Brislington community.
Bristol - Greater Bedminster Neighbourhood Forum (discussion group)
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Public discussion of important issues facing the Greater Bedminster community.
Kingston - Norbiton Neighbours Forum - OneNorbiton (discussion group)
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The neighbourly place for all to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Newham Issues Forum (discussion group)
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Join here to discuss important public issues in Newham.
Oxford - Central, South and West Neighbourhood Forum (discussion group)
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The Oxford Central, South and West Neighbourhood Forum is open to anyone who lives or works in the area.
Oxford - Cowley Neighbourhood Forum (discussion group)
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Oxford - Headington & Marston Neighbourhood Forum (discussion group)
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Discuss local issues and learn about new proposals in our area.

United States

Eau Claire Community Forum (discussion group)
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The neighborly place to share information, discuss local issues, find solutions and build a vibrant community.
Las Vegas NM Issues Forum (discussion group)
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The place to exchange announcements and discuss issues in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Mountain Brook Community Forum (discussion group)
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Mountain Brook, Alabama's friendly community life exchange.
United States Issues Forum (discussion group)
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Share announcements and discuss United States national public policy issues and politics.

Online Communities and Projects

Block Connectors (discussion group)
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For block-level community connectors, leaders, crime prevention volunteers, etc. active at the block or building level interested in "how to" exchange, including using online tools among nearest neighbors.
Community Builders (discussion group)
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Exchange ideas for local communities globally
Community Maps Working Group - Neighborhood Events and Destinations (discussion group)
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An online working group to create an innovative collaborative map providing a snapshot of neighborhood events and destinations.
Creative Gathering Spaces and Placemaking (discussion group)
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For those interested in creative community gathering places and place-making activities
Crime Prevention E-Conference - Using Online Tools and Social Media (discussion group)
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Join now - Proposed e-conference on using online tools and social media for crime prevention.
CURA Civic Technology Incubator Collaboration Space (discussion group)
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DemocracyMap Technical Working Group (discussion group)
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For those interested in exploring the technical details of an open data set for who serves/represents you based on location.
Digital Inclusion Network (discussion group)
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The world's top online exchange on digital divide and digital inclusion issues
E-Democracy Exchange (discussion group)
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Pending technical move to E-Democracy.org - The E-Democracy Exchange is the largest global exchange for practitioners, researchers, and experts dedicated to active knowledge exchange on e-democracy, e-participation, e-transparency, and open government around the world.
LocalLabs - Technology Development for Local Participation, Community and Transparency (discussion group)
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For software developers interested in using technology to improve local government transparency, strengthen accountability, enhance public participation and build community engagement.
Locals Online - For hosts of neighborhood e-lists, placeblogs, and community social nets (discussion group)
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the place for local online group hosts around the world to connect and share advice
Neighbors Open Source - Developers Network and Exchange (discussion group)
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A developers network for expressly open source-based coding and projects that help people connect with their nearest neighbors online.
Online Dialogue and Deliberation Infrastructure (discussion group)
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An online group assisting development of a joint proposal for the NCDD Catalyst Award.
Participation 3.0 Ideas - Input Sessions (discussion group)
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Public Meetings - Open Standard and Prototype Technical Working Group (discussion group)
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This Technical Working Group discusses how to make local public meetings more effective and accessible via the Internet.
Vicini - Code for neighbors (discussion group)
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Working group on open source platform for connecting neighbors at the hyper local level.

E-Democracy

E-Democracy Files & Images (discussion group)
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This forum is for posting files and images to the E-Democracy server.
E-Democracy News (discussion group)
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Periodic updates from E-Democracy.org
E-Democracy.org Projects (discussion group)
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For active exchange among E-Democracy.Org volunteers, contractors, and staff - must agree to donate 10 hours a year to join
New Voices - Open Government and Civic Technology (discussion group)
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For announcements and exchange specifically focused on raising new and more representative voices through open government and civic technology.

CityCamp

CityCamp Exchange - The Global Local Open Government Community (discussion group)
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For those interested in local open government, transparency, participation, community, open source and more building off of the global CityCamp unconference network
CityCamp Minnesota Committee (discussion group)
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The online group for CityCampMN unconference planning
CityCamp Team (discussion group)
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Members of this group are active organizers of CityCamp events

Special Issue

ARCHIVE - St. Paul Eastside Neighbors Forum (discussion group)
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The East Side is now covered by four forums: Payne Phalen (D5), Greater Eastside (D2), District 1, and Dayton's Bluff
Central Ohio Regional Issues Forum - Archive (discussion group)
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This forum is a place where people living in Central Ohio come together to exchange ideas, opinions, and information.
Chicago Region Civic Forum (Proposed) (discussion group)
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Chicago Region Civic Team (discussion group)
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CommunityMatters Exchange (discussion group)
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Special online group for CommunityMatters '10 pre-conference virtual introductions and related exchange
New Hampshire Community Conversations - Archive (discussion group)
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Closed Archive - Whats At Stake: Community Conversations on the Benefits and Risks of Expanded Legalized Gambling in New Hampshire
St. Paul Announcements - Archive - Service Closed (discussion group)
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Former St. Paul Announcements Forum - Please Do Not Join - See St. Paul Issues Forum
Test - GROUP NAME (discussion group)
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SHORT DESCRIPTION - Testing group description.
Unofficial Knight Cities Civic Tech Innovation Group (discussion group)
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