civictechnology
nounUK /ˌsɪvɪk tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/
US /ˌsɪvɪk tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/
Civic technology is using computers and apps to help people work together and make their town or city a better place.
The city launched a civic technology app that lets residents report broken streetlights.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Technology built to improve the relationship between citizens and their government.
Civic technology projects often focus on making government services easier to access.
3. A field of study and practice combining software design with public problem-solving.
She studied civic technology to learn how to build tools for local communities.
4. Digital platforms that enable residents to participate in decision-making.
The participatory budgeting site is a well-known example of civic technology.