The Active Citizen alternatives: newsletters like it
13 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Active Citizen (civic activism, public infrastructure and stormwater drain restoration). The closest matches are The New Paris Dispatch, Bylines Network Gazette and Uncynical. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Active Citizen
From the team behind Citizen Matters and OpenCity, this newsletter connects people, policy, and participation, helping citizens stay informed and engaged in their cities.
- civic activism
- public infrastructure
- stormwater drain restoration
- urban transport policy
- 1The New Paris Dispatch22K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago
Paris news, stories, events, insights, and essays by journalist and five-time author Lindsey Tramuta
Likely audience: Education policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 2Bylines Network Gazette11K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: The Bylines Network Gazette publishes citizen journalism covering international conflicts, UK politics, elections, and social issues like unemployment and mental health. It features a mix of investigative articles…
Likely audience: Journalists and media professionals
1 shared topic
- 3Uncynical10K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
Read this to be less jaded about everything.
Likely audience: philosophical readers
1 shared topic
- 4Informativos por Afrânio Boppré8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago
Política e Notícias do Mandato de Vereador por Florianópolis, SC.
Likely audience: Local government officials
1 shared topic
- 5Sebastopol Times6K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The Sebastopol Times publishes local news for Sebastopol and West County, covering election results, zoning decisions, community events, and obituaries. Its audience is residents interested in municipal affairs, local…
Likely audience: local residents
1 shared topic
- 6Holly Springs Update5K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: The Holly Springs Update publishes a weekly community calendar of independently curated local events in Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina, alongside coverage of regional news such as local business developments…
Likely audience: local government officials
1 shared topic
- 7
beehiivDaily · last post today
From recent posts: The Charlotte Ledger publishes local news covering government investigations, business profiles, and community stories for residents of Mecklenburg County. It mixes hard-hitting reporting on public records and fraud…
Likely audience: Charlotte local residents
1 shared topic
- 8
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Superurban publishes architecture criticism, interviews, and project analysis alongside news roundups and cultural essays. It is written for readers interested in UK and international built environment debates, from…
Likely audience: Architects and architects-in-training
1 shared topic
- 9
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Meanderings from the sometimes warped mind of a writer, mother, daughter, and crazy cat lady.
Likely audience: Political commentators
1 shared topic
- 10
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago
Your bi-weekly update on VRCA
Likely audience: construction professionals
1 shared topic
- 11
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
Sustainability and ESG-related news for accountants & finance professionals (Chartered Accountants Ireland)
Likely audience: Irish policy makers
1 shared topic
- 12
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago
Making sense of cities through book reviews and essays
Likely audience: Urban planners
1 shared topic
- 13
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago
Musings on Pauline Hanson's second coming
Likely audience: community members
1 shared topic
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