If for some reason you do not want to use docker in development

You can run all needed services locally

Run app locally

Run the Alchemy Server

If you want to be able to save and display the proposal titles and descriptions you will need the Alchemy Server app running.
Follow instructions here

Working with Ganache without MetaMask

Make sure plugins such as MetaMask or Parity extension are deactivated
Run npm run auto-start-ganache
Go to http://localhost:3000/ in your favorite browser

Working with Ganache and MetaMask

Install and Enable the MetaMask extension in Chrome
Run npm run ganacheDb in one terminal tab
In a separate tab run npm run migrate-ganache
Run npm run start
Go to http://localhost:3000/ in Chrome
Click on the MetaMask extension icon in the toolbar
Click on Restore from Seed Phrase
Enter myth like bonus scare over problem client lizard pioneer submit female collect into the box labeled Wallet Seed, and any password you want.
Now all transactions will require confirmation through MetaMask

Working with Kovan testnet and Parity locally

Install parity - bash <(curl https://get.parity.io -Lk)
Create a file in the root of the project called 'kovan_pass.txt' with your parity wallet password
Run parity --no-warp --unlock KOVAN_ACCOUNT_PUBLIC_ADDRESS --password kovan_pass.txt --chain=kovan in one terminal tab
Run npm run start in a separate tab
Go to http://localhost:3000/ in your favorite browser