Building Communities From the Inside Out
By John P. Kretzmann
Using the tool of community asset mapping, we can begin to see "poor" communities as places full of strength, talent and resources; as places not so poor afterall.

Community Building: Hope and Caution
By William Traynor
CDCs are assuming more comprehensive roles in their communities. Are they up to the challenge? Do they have the support of their communities, funders, or even their own organizations?

The Future of American Communities
By William Traynor
The future of American communities may be found in the lessons of decades of CDC work. Those lessons must inform the national debate on public policy and civic values.

Community Baking
By Karen Ceraso
Personal transformation, Zen philosophy, and good management are among the ingredients in Greyston Foundation's recipe for community revitalization.

Transforming Communities
A series of essays on the elements of successful community building and transformation.
By Phil Tom, Martin Johnson, Joanne Kane, Ed Schwartz, Robert Zdenek
(Full set available in hard copy only.)