Lens on Atlanta is an online gathering place where citizens connect with each other and with regional leadership to find answers, solve problems, create positive change, and connect and create communities. The site organizes groups and communities around topics, issues, and activities relevant to the Atlanta community. It enables online discussion, sharing user-generated content, and access to digital resources. In addition, those who can effect change will hear the voice of the community. While users create and participate in blogs, wikis, forums, petitions, and surveys, the site is also designed to engage local institutions and government entities to listen, participate in the discussion, and use the input of the community.