In this paper on promising practices in online engagement, we take a closer look at a selection of online engagement practices, from high-level national politics to our most immediate public realms, our neighborhoods. The patterns of opinion-shaping, dialogue, and decision making on each level have changed through the widespread availability of new communication tools. Nonetheless, the differences between scope of engagement and communication tools can be tremendous. We highlight multiple approaches that bring together individuals from all sides in meaningful dialogue.
