Design with Impact: What’s New in CivicPress 0.5.6

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Lone Rock Point

In CivicPress 0.5.6, we added two new block patterns. The first is a Large Page Header pattern. Here’s what it looks like out of the box.

A red outline shows which part of the page includes the new large page header block pattern.

But let’s say you want to create a unique look for internal pages. Using a Cover Block with a Background image and inserting the Large Page Header Pattern, you can give your pages a custom look and feel.

An image showcasing the cover block in WordPress with a background image of a forest applied. On top of the image is a dark green rectangle and in white text, it says Large Page Header

The second block pattern we’ve included is One Column of Text. This is a versatile block pattern that displays a blurb of text where the first paragraph is larger than the second, providing emphasis to initial information. The single-column format maximizes readability, especially on mobile.

There's a header that reads One Column of Text. Below that, there are two paragraphs of text with the first one having a larger font size to convey more important information

Examples for utilizing the One Column of Text Block Pattern include:

  • A Welcome Message on the homepage or an About page.
  • A Single-topic public update like “Upcoming Road Closures” or “Budget Highlights for 2025.”
  • Use for publishing a briefing or statement from a department head 
  • Legislation Summary or Fact Sheet

We’ve also improved Page Block Pattern organization by creating a “Sections” pattern category for all full-width page-building sections.

Located within the Pattern chooser inside of WordPress is a new category called Sections for full-width page building

With CivicPress, we’re making it easier than ever to create pages that are clear, compelling, and tailored to your audience.
Stay tuned as the future of CivicPress is only getting brighter!