Government The governing principles, policies and people of a community can greatly influence how connected a community becomes. The local government can be a great enabler for connection if oriented toward connecting the community, or it can be a large barrier that...
Listen... Where you live there’s a story unfolding. Can you hear it being told? There are many plots and protagonists, tragedies and victories. It’s a beautiful story, even though this chapter might be sad or hard. I don’t want you to miss it because...
Know Your Community Businesses and Organizations One of the more interesting parts of studying my community has been learning about the different organizations present, both for profit and not for profit. If I had not taken time to see the types of organizations in my...
DISASTERS & HOPE Building stronger communities in the wake of a hurricane, like Hurricane Helene, is hard work. The path of destruction it left is immense and unimaginable. Its impact on the lives of the communities in its wake is going to last years, physically, and...
Community Layout and Design A community’s plan and design impact many parts of everyday life for its residents. Natural and constructed features can enhance connectivity or create barriers to connectedness. Let’s take a closer look at community planning to...
Nothing is more important about knowing your community than knowing its people. People matter more than businesses, governments, roads, schools and other organizations. Learning who your neighbors are can be exciting, terrifying, easy, and difficult. Many forces are...
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