This paper outlines a proposed method for gaining continuous information about the activities, attitudes, and concerns of citizens within an urban community. The method provides quick feedback on actions and changes made within the community. It monitors longitudinally, the effects of actions...

This article describes a citizen information system. Such a system (panel in type, neighborhood in orientation, public in character) is an important link in extending the notion of citizen participation in both policy and programs in a rapidly changing society. This extension is essential, since...