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Commonplace is a developer of a citizen engagement platform focused on enhancing local planning and development processes. The company enables communities to actively participate in shaping their environments by allowing residents to comment on local issues, engage in planning discussions, and influence development projects. Through its platform, Commonplace facilitates ongoing communication between developers, city managers, and communities, moving beyond traditional, one-off consultations. This approach not only helps identify community needs and concerns but also fosters collaboration and co-design of solutions. Additionally, the platform provides real-time analytics to track community sentiment and social impact, enabling governments and developers to respond more effectively to public input. By simplifying local participation, Commonplace aims to create stronger connections between citizens and decision-makers, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved in the urban planning process.

Civil Space is a digital engagement platform that facilitates community involvement in local government planning and decision-making. It offers web-based tools designed to inform, consult, and collaborate with a diverse range of community members, promoting inclusivity in civic initiatives. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance user interaction, featuring tools for participation, AI-moderated conversation threads, and ideation capabilities. Additionally, it provides engagement reports, educational resources, visualizations, and dynamic project updates. By fostering transparency and trust, Civil Space aims to support the development of sustainable policies and community projects, empowering citizens to actively participate in shaping their environments.

Elucd provides software to help cities measure residents' feelings about government and priorities for improvement. Founded in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a polling application that yields ongoing, neighborhood-level data showing public trust and perceptions of safety, including trust in police. The platform enables clients to take data-driven action to strengthen community trust and address safety concerns, with a focus on reducing crime.