According to social entrepreneur Zita Cobb, “the answers are always in the place.” Cobb is renowned globally as a true innovator in place-based economic development. She has been recognized for her ...

Releasing individual capacities -- Releasing the power of local asociations and organizations -- Capturing local institutions for community building -- Rebuilding the community economy -- Asset-based ...

John L. McKnight, a professor of speech and urban affairs at Northwestern University, was an expert on community organizing and a keen researcher whose work focused on helping neighborhoods understand ...

Community coaches work with local groups to support asset-based community development. Coaches empower community groups to reach their goals, connect the community with resources or expertise, provide ...

Empowerment through an asset-based community development approach. Your support builds futures. Partner with Food For The Poor today and help create sustainable solutions for families in need. We’ve ...

John P. “Jody” Kretzmann was an educator and researcher at Northwestern University who challenged community organizers to achieve social change by considering a neighborhood’s assets rather than what ...

1 How does the Neighborhood Planning and Activation Team differ from other city planning teams? A: Our Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup launched in January 2022, focusing on working ...

On April 1, community leaders, advocates and economic developers gathered at the Arkansas Community Development Society (ACDS) annual conference at the University of Central Arkansas to explore ...

The Maryland Department of Aging, in partnership with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, is offering Asset-Based Community Development Workshops designed to help communities support older ...