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Civic crowdfunding: how do offline communities engage online?

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Alexandra Stiver,

Leonor Barroca,

Dave RobertsAuthors Info & Claims

British HCI '15: Proceedings of the 2015 British HCI Conference

Pages 37 - 45

https://doi.org/10.1145/2783446.2783585

Published: 13 July 2015 Publication History

Abstract

Civic crowdfunding is a sub-type of crowdfunding whereby citizens contribute to funding community-based projects ranging from physical structures to amenities. Though civic crowdfunding has great potential for impact, it remains a developing field in terms of project success and widespread adoption. To explore how technology shapes interactions and outcomes within civic projects, our research addresses two interrelated questions: how do offline communities engage online across civic crowdfunding projects, and, what purpose does this activity serve both projects and communities? These questions are explored through discussion of types of offline communities and description of online activity across civic crowdfunding projects. We conclude by considering the implications of this knowledge for civic crowdfunding and its continued research.

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