community participation
nounUK /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
US /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti pɑːrˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/
When people in a neighborhood join in to help and make things better together.
Community participation made the park cleanup day a big success.
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2. Taking part in local events, meetings, or activities as a resident.
Her community participation includes attending every town hall meeting.
3. The act of residents sharing their ideas and voices in decisions that affect them.
The city asked for community participation before redesigning the playground.
4. Working together with neighbors on projects that benefit everyone.
Community participation helped raise money for the new library.