Community Development Strategies

This course provides a strategic framework for practitioners involved in comprehensive neighborhood improvement and revitalization. It moves beyond physical planning to encompass the crucial social, economic, and organizational dimensions of community change. Participants will explore models like Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), learn how to mobilize local capital and human resources, and master the tools for program evaluation and financing. The core focus is on building local capacity and empowering residents to drive sustainable, equitable development within their own communities.