Where knowledge meets civic power.

Where knowledge meets civic power.

Be heard. Not herded.

Common Duty provides citizens with tools to understand what’s going on in their neighborhoods, voice their concerns, engage with decision-makers, and mobilize their communities.

Democracy is rooted in participation.

Common Duty is dedicated to getting more people involved in the decisions that shape their lives. Our resources are designed to break down the barriers to public discourse to create a more democratic local decision-making processes.

Step 1: Assess

Assess your streets using easy evaluation tools.

Step 2: Engage

Engage in public discourse through various outlets.

Step 3: Contribute

Provide feedback so that we can improve our tools!

This Is Our Common Duty

Our futures have been seized and it’s time to claim them back.

Leaders have become accustomed to unilateral decision-making. They discourage questions with technical jargon and buzzwords like "safety," "economic development," and "convenience," allowing them to commission projects that harm our communities and disproportionately affect marginalized populations.

We believe a better quality of life for the American public is possible by reviving local democracy.

Learn more about Common Duty below!

  • Our mission is to help citizens reclaim control of our collective future by ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, income, or race, has the knowledge, support, and confidence to ask the right questions and demand more from their representatives.

  • We envision a society where everyone is engaged in critical decisions shaping our daily realities.

  • Many leaders take for granted that they won't be questioned. We’re here to flip the script.

    We believe that civic participation is not just a right, but our democratic duty. And we believe that every individual has the power to make a difference; it starts by exercising one's voice.

    Common Duty provides tools to help individuals gain an understanding of what’s happening in their communities, an awareness of what they need, and the confidence to engage with leadership.