Cities Reimagined Laboratory

This is where we build in the open. The CR Laboratory is home to tools and prototypes we're actively developing to improve civic life. Everything here is a work in progress designed for testing, iteration, and public feedback. Try something out, share your thoughts, and help shape what comes next!

Community Canvas
Alex Johnston Alex Johnston

Community Canvas

The Community Canvas is designed to help nonprofits, policymakers, and community leaders define the problem they’re solving before investing time or funding into a solution. Use it to clarify your goals, align your team, and build an effective solution.

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Theory of Change Builder
Alex Johnston Alex Johnston

Theory of Change Builder

The Theory of Change Builder is a lightweight, visual way to map how your work leads to impact. It's designed for people who need to communicate that logic clearly to funders, partners, or boards.

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Cost per Instance of Service Calculator
Alex Johnston Alex Johnston

Cost per Instance of Service Calculator

We built this tool to help you understand how much it really costs to deliver a single instance of service and whether the investment is worth it. The calculator helps you compare your cost per instance to similar programs, surface efficiency insights, and make smarter funding or operational decisions.

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