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http://www.stanford.edu/~holeton/wired-frosh/
A Case Study of Electronic Community Building in a Freshman Dorm Open in a new browser window
   Study of how Stanford college students living together use and perceive electronic communication as a tool for critical dialogue and community building.
   http://www.stanford.edu/~holeton/wired-frosh/
http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/a-librarian-at-every-table/
A Librarian At Every Table Open in a new browser window
   A resource to demonstrate the value of librarianship in the community building movement.
   http://www.cas.usf.edu/lis/a-librarian-at-every-table/
http://www.northwestern.edu/ipr/abcd.html
Asset-Based Community Development Institute Open in a new browser window
   ABCD spreads its findings on capacity-building community development through interactions with community builders, and by producing practical resources and tools for community builders to identify, nurture, and mobilize neighborhood assets.
   http://www.northwestern.edu/ipr/abcd.html
http://www.berkana.org
Berkana Institute Open in a new browser window
   This US-based nonprofit promotes "leadership development" projects based on community conversations on issues of interest. They provide much high-level discussion of their methodology.
   http://www.berkana.org
http://www.commonfocus.org/
Common Focus Open in a new browser window
   A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources for community building and creative citizen dialogue and engagement.
   http://www.commonfocus.org/
http://www.communitytools.net/cbi/
Community Building Institute (CBI) Open in a new browser window
   Founded to help communities improve the way they conduct public business to be more inclusive, more collaborative, and more effective. Based in Annandale, Virginia.
   http://www.communitytools.net/cbi/
http://www.cdx.org.uk/
Community Development Exchange (CDX) Open in a new browser window
   The UK-wide community development membership organisation. Works to bring about social justice and equality by sharing information, experience and practice, and by representing the community development field in policy work.
   http://www.cdx.org.uk/
http://www.fo-co.info/Cromwell.htm
Community Organizing as Practiced in the United States Open in a new browser window
   This academic-style article characterizes community organizing in the US, describes the author's work in Jacksonville, Florida, and offers some general instruction for organizers. [English/German]
   http://www.fo-co.info/Cromwell.htm
http://www.conversationcafe.org/
Conversation Cafe Open in a new browser window
   Includes the background of this structured form of conversation, with a list of existing cafe groups, and information and resources about how to start a new one.
   http://www.conversationcafe.org/
http://www.globalcitizenscircle.org/
Global Citizens Circle Open in a new browser window
   Sponsors town meeting-style discussions led by a diverse community of world dignitaries, which focus on current global issues, with a goal of constructive change. Describes organizations history, with details of past program topics and leaders.
   http://www.globalcitizenscircle.org/
http://www.ncne.com
National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise Open in a new browser window
   Provides US community-based organizations with training and technical assistance, links them to sources of support, and evaluates their experience for public policy.
   http://www.ncne.com
http://www.thataway.org/
National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation Open in a new browser window
   Organizations and individuals committed to strengthening and uniting the growing dialogue and deliberation field.
   http://www.thataway.org/
http://www.ncdinet.org/
National Community Development Institute Open in a new browser window
   Provides customized capacity-building services to promote community-building and social transformation in diverse low-income communities.
   http://www.ncdinet.org/
http://www.nps.gov/civic/
National Park Service - Civic Engagement Open in a new browser window
   US agency offers resources and case studies for using historic sites as venues for civic dialogue on sensitive topics, along with calendar of events.
   http://www.nps.gov/civic/
http://www.opicco.org/
Ontario Project for Inter-Clinic Community Organizing (OPICCO) Open in a new browser window
   Provides community organizations and community legal clinics in Ontario with tools (information and guidance) for organizing.
   http://www.opicco.org/
http://www.nhi.org/online/
Shelterforce Online Open in a new browser window
   Online version the nation's oldest continually-published housing and community development magazine. A primary forum for organizers, activists, and advocates in the affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization movements.
   http://www.nhi.org/online/
http://www.streetsalive.net/
Streets Alive Open in a new browser window
   Bristol, England-based group that promotes car-free street events. They provide a detailed guide for a succesful neighborhood street party, with photos, anecdotes, and discussion of community development.
   http://www.streetsalive.net/
http://www.capablecommunity.com/
The Association for the Study and Development of Community (ASDC) Open in a new browser window
   A US-based research and development organization for community capacity building and social problem solving. They describe their methodologies, list recent clients, and provide research publications.
   http://www.capablecommunity.com/
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/citizens-handbook/
The Citizen's Handbook Open in a new browser window
   Community organizing handbook designed for use in urban settings. Created by Vancouver, B.C. group.
   http://www.vcn.bc.ca/citizens-handbook/
http://www.nfg.org/cotb/
The Community Organizing Toolbox Open in a new browser window
   A guide to community organizing, with an explanation of the basics, issues, case studies, and resources.
   http://www.nfg.org/cotb/
http://www.theworldcafe.com
The World Cafe Open in a new browser window
   This process for leading collaborative dialogue and knowledge-sharing, particularly for larger groups, is described, with a bibliography and resources for implementation.
   http://www.theworldcafe.com
http://www.tomwolff.com/
Tom Wolff and Associates Open in a new browser window
   US-based consultant offers services in collaboration-building and community planning. Provides overview of experience and philosophy, with client list, resource links, and description of areas of work.
   http://www.tomwolff.com/
http://bsd.mojones.com/mother_jones/MJ94/krasny.html
What is Community? Open in a new browser window
   Progressive speakers each give a view of community in America.
   http://bsd.mojones.com/mother_jones/MJ94/krasny.html

Last Updated: 2007-06-27 19:51:05