How to Build Community

[ysabetwordsmith]

Someone asked me about resources for building community. This is a favorite topic of mine.

The most important thing is to start by identifying values. Usually individuals and groups will have some different and some common values. Begin building on common ground. Use that to lay out shared interests and goals. Then make plans to pursue those. Where these factors diverge but are compatible, individuals or groups can take responsibility for developing different projects so as to create a more diverse community. Especially, use community values to set priorities, settle conflicts, and make decisions between different possible options.

Here are some resources ...


People

http://loobylu.mcclux.webfactional.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/howtobuildcommunity.jpg

http://ohmyhandmade.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/sixtyways_OMHG.jpg

http://www.inclusion.com/downloads/actionsthatbuildcommunity.pdf

http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/Files/Guides/Playing-Live/Busking-Guide-in-Liverpool

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Peace-in-Your-Community

https://www.c-q-l.org/resource-library/resource-library/all-resources/its-about-social-ties-and-trust---for-everyone

https://www.c-q-l.org/resource-library/resource-library/all-resources/its-about-social-ties-and-trust---for-everyone

http://www.issuelab.org/resources/9756/9756.pdf

http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/participation/encouraging-involvement/key-influentials/main


Places

http://www.pps.org/reference/what_is_placemaking/

http://www.pps.org/reference/toward-place-governance-civic-infrastructure-placemaking/

http://www.pps.org/reference/grplacefeat/

http://www.pps.org/blog/multicultural_places/

http://www.pps.org/reference/lighter-quicker-cheaper/

http://www.pps.org/reference/place-capital-re-connecting-economy-with-community/

http://www.pps.org/blog/challenge-explore-your-community-with-the-power-of-10/

http://www.pps.org/reference/ten-strategies-for-transforming-cities-through-placemaking-public-spaces/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthy_community_design

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Participatory_design

http://vnrc.org/resources/community-planning-toolbox/tools/vermont-traditional-neighborhoods/landscaping-and-areas-that-encourage-social-interaction/

http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/implement/physical-social-environment/places-for-interaction/main

https://www.planning.org/greatplaces/neighborhoods/characteristics.htm

http://www.shareable.net/blog/how-to-design-a-neighborhood-for-happiness

http://ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com/3661148.html


Community Strategies

http://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2011/08/10-steps-to-building-local-community.html

http://www.communitypartnering.info/an40.html

http://www.communitypartnering.info/a39.html

http://www.options-empowers.org/inclusion/inclusion-in-practice/community-mapping/

https://www.communityroundtable.com/research-2/introducing-the-updated-community-skills-framework/

http://www.newyorklife.com/learn-and-plan/how-to-get-your-business-involved-in-community-by-giving-back-gaining-loyalty

http://www.transitionus.org/guides/how-build-local-community-directory

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_85.htm

http://www.orton.org/blog/five-tips-using-community-valu

http://www.ic.org/


Examples

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR855/mr855.ch5.html

http://www.pps.org/places/streets/loiza-street/

http://ysabetwordsmith.dreamwidth.org/10726095.html

https://ysabetwordsmith.dreamwidth.org/10480773.html?thread=23618181

Comments

Re: Thoughts

[rhodielady-47.livejournal.com]

"Here's a neighborhood with a green core and its function spaces toward the edges."
When I read this, I immediately thought of the old style medieval towns that had a village green in their center where everyone pastured their livestock together. Good design is ageless.
:^}

Re: Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

In fact, cohousing communities frequently cluster houses around a commons. If it's an ecovillage, the kitchen garden and/or small livestock may be placed there for maximum convenience.