Out of the Archives: What is Civic Innovation?

⏳ Key Moments ✅ 00:00:28 – Why civic innovation is survival, not just a buzzword ✅ 00:06:27 – Defining civic innovation: "Solving old problems in new ways" ✅ 00:17:07 – SF Airport’s blind navigation app (co-created with Lighthouse for the Blind) ✅ 00:20:20 – Easy Voter Guide: Doubled voter turnout among non-traditional voters ✅ 00:23:18 – Neighbor-land: Public commenting for urban planning (e.g., Dogpatch Public Realm Plan) 👥 Guests 🔹 Krista Kanalakis – Deputy Innovation Officer, SF Mayor’s Office Innovation 🔹 Susan Stewart Clark – Director, Common Knowledge | ckgroup.org 🔹 Judy Brown – Co-founder, Civic Makers | civicmakers.com 🚀 Take Action 🎧 Listen & share on your favorite social media platform 💡 Get involved: Join Code for America SF Brigade (Wednesdays) Attend SF MOCI open office hours Explore participatory budgeting 💰 Support Voices of the Community: Donate Sign up for the newsletter 📌 ResourcesSF Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation | Common Knowledge | Civic Makers | Full Episodes 🎬 Credits Host: George Koster | Producer: Eric Estrada | Design: Kasey Nance, Citron StudiosYour voice matters. #VOCivicInnovation 🎧Explore Our Award-Winning Special SeriesIf you enjoyed this episode, dive deeper into our 4-part legacy of impact:Where Art Meets Impact: How creativity drives systemic change. Season 1 and Season 2From Bankruptcy to Reinvention: The story of Stockton’s resilience. COVID-19’s Impact Series: Navigating the pandemic's effect on our community.Making the Invisible Visible: Discover the untold stories of finding home.