Civic Engagement, the results are in

The Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement's Batten Surveys: A Regional Civic Capital Assessment 2008 - 2009 "Civic engagement is more than just attending a meeting or a public hearing. It's not a passive concept; it's an active concept. It's when people actively engage in their neighborhood or community either by doing something or really engaging in the thinking around doing something that allows them to create some positive change." -Chris Gates, Executive Director, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement

Complete Survey Results (56 pages)
Survey Summary (12 pages)
Slideshow showing the results of the Batten Surveys (21 pages)
Slideshow showing the opinions of Summit participants (26 pages)

Note: Figures in red are actual demographic statistics for Hampton Roads
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The Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement (HRCCE) structures and facilitates civic engagement processes that provide for the productive collaboration between the citizens and their governments.

By encouraging the inclusion of more citizens in the public choices related to their region’s quality of life and future, the Center’s work enhances the accountability and transparency of public agencies.

The Center is a neutral source of information to support fact-based dialogue on the thorniest of regional issues. Our work helps boost regional understanding and brings into the public dialogue voices that have long been overlooked.