Eileen Figel, May 7, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—A collaborative in Indianapolis built a locally supported system to fund dozens of small-scale projects in their quality-of-life plan.
Eileen Figel, April 30, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—Ten tips to engage residents, reclaim community space and develop leadership.
Elizabeth Duffrin, April 23, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—If your commercial corridor needs more stores, more customers or more energy, consider these tips.
Maureen Kelleher, April 16, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—Program evaluation can be surprisingly complex. Take the time and effort to figure out the what, why and how you’ll do the measurement.
Elizabeth Duffrin, April 9, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—Seven tips on how to improve community safety, gleaned from police and community partners in two tough neighborhoods in Boston and Philadelphia.
Ed Finkel, April 2, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—Healthy community initiatives can be a part of programs that focus on everything from economic development to recreation.
John McCarron, March 26, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—The ingredients are the same but the recipes are different when comprehensive “goes global.”
Eileen Figel, March 19, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—A Q&A with Eva Olivas about building an organization and a sense of community in Phoenix's Central City South neighborhood.
John McCarron, March 12, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—“Getting It Done II” culminated with a broad view of comprehensive community development’s accomplishments and potential—and a vow to battle for endangered neighborhood… Continue
John McCarron, March 5, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—At Day One of “Getting It Done II,” more than 800 pros swapped ideas, including the theory and practice of one-to-one partnerships.
Elizabeth Duffrin, February 27, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—How do you keep a loose local coalition marching forward on a wide array of projects? Try these seven tips from a veteran at a community lead agency.
Julia Ryan, February 20, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—A new public safety program uses the unique role of local childcare facilities to communicate with families and build relationships with the police.
By Beth Anne Hendrickson, February 13, 2012, make a comment
Notes from the Field—Kansas City's Chouteau Courts public housing complex and surrounding Paseo Gateway neighborhood have used the Choice Neighborhood program to expand their vision for change.
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Our Blog: Thinking Out Loud
Why talk about "why" by Jim Capraro --- An inspiring TED video gives a compelling argument about how to change—and communicate about—your work.
Community, relationships and the power of place by Eileen Figel --- Robert Sampson's new book shows that collective efficacy at the neighborhood level is a living entity--and that means place matters.
Unsafe streets by Carl Vogel --- New research shows that poor neighborhoods are much more dangerous for drivers and pedestrians.
Soul searching in a food desert by Jake Cowan --- The recent New York Times article on food deserts missed how important a grocery store is to a poor community--and why a comprehensive approach is crucial to improving local health.
The both/and approach by Andy Fraizer --- Comprehensive community development works best when we we're willing to think bigger and broader.
Rethinking the American dream by Geraldine Baum --- A Q&A with Tina Brooks, LISC executive vice president, about how five cutting-edge design teams radically revisited issues of housing, transportation and public space in today's market.
Make that plan official by Eileen Figel --- When a community-led quality-of-life plan is formally adopted by the city, it gains power and influence.
Next generation community revitalization: A work in progress by Eileen Figel -- A new report sums up lessons from across six different comprehensive community development networks
The Power of # by Nora Ferrell --- Use #hashtags to engage and grow an online following.
A lighter, quicker, cheaper way to use vacant spaces by Carl Vogel --- Marisa Novara suggests some temporary projects that turn empty lots and abandoned buildings into fun, interactive and/or beautiful assets.
Conviction, urgency, pride and hope by Joel Bookman --- The welcoming remarks for GIDII explain why comprehensive community development works and how to keep moving forward.
Inspiring street art and community roots by Carl Vogel --- A series of short videos shows the visual impact of street art on a community in Miami.