Document Type

Other

Publication Date

4-1-2011

Keywords

asset map, relationships, mobilizing the community, community vision, resources

Extension Number

ExEx 16003

Description

Asset-based community development (ABCD) is a way to look at our communities. Community development has often been viewed as something that a community is subjected to from the outside and that requires outside resources such as economic development grants to implement. ABCD is founded on the concept that each community already has a tremendous number of assets, which, if only accessed and channeled, can provide the resources necessary for success. ABCD searches out the strengths of a community as means of sustainable development.

Comments

Updated April 2011

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