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Positive Change Written Works: Article Detail |
Building communities from the inside out
Author: J. P. Kretzmann , J. L. McKnight
ACTA Publications
Chicago, IL
Date: 01/01/1993
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Annotation: The Asset-Based Community Development Institute of Northwestern University's Institute for Policy Research is sponsor of this wonderful guide to "asset-based community development". The authors summarize lessons learned by studying successful community-building initiatives in hundreds of neighborhoods across the US. The book outlines in simple, "neighborhood-friendly" terms, what local communities can do to start their own journey down the path of asset-based development. This guide is helpful for local community leaders, leaders of local associations and institutions, government officials, and leaders in the philanthropic and business communities who wish to support effective community-building strategies.
Online Resources:
Assest-Based Community Development Institute
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