Building from strength: asset-based community development

John E. Walker

Communities and Banking, 2006, issue Win, 25-27

Abstract: Before embarking on a community development effort, consider making a list of local strengths instead of just problems. A new assessment technique encourages all residents to participate in mapping community assets and helps generate the can-do attitude needed to move mountains.

Keywords: Community; development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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