Boston Civic Media: Design, Technology, Social Impact

Stephen Walter researches and designs civic media. As a program director in the Boston Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, he helps experiment with civic engagement, storytelling, third spaces, and civic technology. He was the founding managing director of the Engagement Lab... Read More →

I'm interested in the rhetoric of internet discussion and information, social systems theory, and analyzing the global adjustment period to digital communication. As a goal, these interests would ideally contribute to social justice and well-being.

I live in Boston and work as a web software engineer for Yahoo. I'm interested in the intersection of tech and government. I started a project to help shape Boston's identity through a new city flag: https://bostoncityflag.org

https://pilot.boston.gov/ and also http://next.boston.gov/

Stephen Walter researches and designs civic media. As a program director in the Boston Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, he helps experiment with civic engagement, storytelling, third spaces, and civic technology. He was the founding managing director of the Engagement Lab... Read More →