Community meets governance: Chicago's co-governance model for inclusive public policy, health, and racial equity

This poster was presented to the 2025 Minority Health Conference at the University of Illinois Chicago. It presented research about Chicago's collaborative governance model, also known as co-governance. Co-governance differs from typical approaches to governance because it engages in a strategic learning process with other community stakeholders to frame public value, its drivers, and the strategic resources required to influence community outcomes. This research was conducted to inform how co-governance should function in Chicago according to Chicago residents themselves. This approach ensures a shared definition of co-governance and takes it a step further by beginning to address civic trauma and strengthen civic relationships in Chicago.