The Local Policy Lab (LPL) Network connects cities that are dedicated to protecting and strengthening democracy, advancing resilient and sustainable communities, and improving non-partisan civic engagement.

• city

• Peer networks

There is a widely held belief that participatory grant-making can democratise philanthropy and transform power dynamics, but the evidence supporting these claims needs to be bolstered. That's why Porticus is commissioned [this] study.

• reports

• Participatory democracy
• Funders & donors
• Civil society research outfits

The LPL Action Lab is a think tank and civic lab, rolled into one, combining theory and practice to generate ground-breaking, actionable ideas for cities.

• city

• Innovation teams and labs
• Civil society research outfits
• Think tanks

The Urban Fox Programme is a voluntary managed project, providing young people within the East End of Glasgow with a wide range of educational and diversionary activities.

The Local Policy Lab accelerates the adoption of effective solutions to pressing problems at the local governmental level.

• city
• local
• Climate action

• Voting and elections
• Research and policy centers
• Policy