On Tuesday, the Capital Ambition sponsored Online Networked Neighbourhoods Study was published. The research explored the ways in which people communicate online using local citizen-run websites, the impact of that communication, and the implications for local service providers.

The research shows that the sites serve to enhance the sense of belonging, democratic influence, neighbourliness and involvement in their area. Participants claim more positive attitudes towards public agencies where representatives of those agencies are engaging online.

The study output offers a number of resources.

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