Civic Platforms
Civic Calendar Platform
A modern public events system designed for government operations.
Local government works best when people know what is happening in their communities. Civic Calendar helps cities organize, publish, and share events across departments in a way that is clear, accessible, and built to last.
This platform reflects Tesseract's approach to government software. Practical. Secure. Designed for real use by public servants and the communities they serve.
Learn MoreWhat the Platform Enables
Civic Calendar supports the full lifecycle of public events, from creation to publication to long-term maintenance. A single, dependable platform that replaces fragmented tools and manual processes with clarity and consistency.
Multi-Calendar Management
Manage multiple independent calendars across departments and programs from a single administrative interface.
Role-Based Access
Assign clear roles and permissions for staff and contributors with audit visibility for administrative actions.
Moderation Workflows
Accept public event submissions with structured moderation queues and approval processes.
Secure Embedding
Share events across city websites through secure, reusable embeds with domain-based authorization.
Full Ownership
Deploy in city-controlled environments with full source code ownership. No proprietary licenses or vendor lock-in.
Security & Accessibility
Role-based access controls, input validation, audit logging, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
Administrative Experience
City staff need tools that are intuitive, reliable, and respectful of their time. The administrative interface is designed to support everyday work without unnecessary complexity. Staff can create and manage events, review submissions, configure calendars, and oversee publishing from one centralized dashboard.
- Event creation with structured fields and validation
- Support for recurring events and all-day events
- Location and host management with reuse across calendars
- Moderation queues for public submissions
- Audit visibility for administrative actions
Every feature is designed to reduce friction and support accountable operations.
Public Calendar Experience
For residents, the public calendar should be easy to understand and easy to use. Civic Calendar provides a responsive public interface that supports multiple viewing modes, filtering, and search capabilities.
- List, grid, month, and week viewing modes
- Filter by category, age group, department, and more
- Search across titles and descriptions
- WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance
- Responsive design for all devices
Platform Interface
A clean, intuitive calendar experience for residents and staff alike.
Public calendar with multi-calendar filtering and month view
Secure Embedding and Distribution
Civic Calendar includes a secure JavaScript embedding system that allows calendars and filtered views to be published across city websites without relying on traditional iFrames.
The embedding approach is designed to preserve visual consistency, prevent CSS conflicts, and support domain-based authorization. This allows cities to share event information widely while maintaining appropriate security boundaries.
- Strong visual consistency across sites
- CSS isolation to prevent layout conflicts
- Domain-based authorization to prevent unauthorized use
- Clear separation between public and secure APIs
Technology and Architecture
Civic Calendar is built on modern, open technologies chosen for longevity and maintainability.
- Modern web frontend optimized for performance and accessibility
- API-driven backend that separates concerns cleanly
- Relational data model suited to structured civic information
- Clear deployment documentation for city-managed hosting
The system is intentionally straightforward. It avoids unnecessary dependencies and prioritizes clarity over novelty.
Security, Accessibility, and Governance
Public trust requires strong foundations. Civic Calendar incorporates security and governance practices appropriate for government systems. These measures are built into the platform, not added as an afterthought.
Ownership and Long-Term Control
Cities should own the systems they rely on. Civic Calendar is designed to be deployed in city-controlled environments and delivered with full source code ownership for government clients.
No proprietary licenses. No vendor-controlled services. No technical barriers to long-term maintenance.
Part of a Broader Platform Strategy
Civic Calendar is one example of how Tesseract builds purpose-built platforms for government. Each system is designed to solve a specific operational need, while adhering to shared principles of clarity, security, and long-term stewardship.
The platform can evolve with the needs of the city, whether maintained internally or with partners of the city's choosing.
Ready to Modernize Your City's Event Management?
Let's discuss how Civic Calendar can help your community stay informed and engaged.
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