The Civic Health project is developing a new survey to measure local civic engagement and the capacity for community involvement. The survey will assess skills, attitudes, social networks, and access to civic institutions. It can be used by local authorities and communities to understand civic participation levels and identify areas for improvement. The survey will be piloted in a neighborhood in Peterborough by training residents to administer it, with the goal of empowering community members and informing efforts to enhance civic participation.