Presents a philosophical and theoretical critique of community development's transformation into economic development. Introduces a successful rural revitalization process termed "community encouragement" and integrates a community's traditional values with progressive revitalization plans. (JOW)

A demonstration project to test the possibilities of ecosystem restoration as a tool for community development was evaluated in 1998 and 2001. The socioeconomic climate and community problem-solving capacity were compared in four demonstration communities and two control communities. Results showed economic development must be coordinated with…

ORIGINS (Oklahoma Resources Integration General Information Network System) is electronic database used for strategic planning by community leaders, educators, businesses, and government agencies. Survey of 540 online users (150 responses) and focus group data indicated 78% overall level of satisfaction, 82.5% satisfaction with data quality, 95%…

The response of the Kitchener-Waterloo (Ontario) community to the Indochinese refugee movement, in which key community workers decided to use a community development approach to meet resettlement needs, is examined. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach are discussed, and the Kitchener-Waterloo experience is analyzed in terms of its…

Describes a pilot project in 4-H Community Development which tested six different kinds of activities in which teenagers took responsible roles in their communities. A local government intern project and an extension sponsorship of Youth Conservation Corps were judged most promising based on learning opportunities provided. (Author/CT)

This paper demonstrates the utility of community development skills, tactics, and strategies within the workplace. The case study addresses the process of uniting the division between the direct care staff and administration in a human service organization through the use of the participatory process. (Author)

Describes the use of a service learning framework to guide faculty and students who engage in community development and capacity-building activities. A case study describes projects regarding access to information for environmental problem solving in a Cleveland neighborhood. (Contains 35 references.) (Author/JOW)

Discusses the relationship between community development (CD) and community education. Describes the undergraduate CD curriculum at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and compares it with traditional curricula. Considers how this approach relates to the principles of community education. (Author/SK)

The Tomorrow's Leaders Today program in rural Iowa promotes the development of multicommunity clusters within which communities cooperate. The leadership development curriculum focuses on action learning/action research and on the three elements of making personal contact, building group identity, and becoming organized. (SK)

Describes a strategy for a community development program that was to identify and connect needs and services through coordinated networks of organized citizens, businesses, agency staff, and local government. Reports that the strategy resulted in such programs as a county information service, a family life center, an interagency council, and a…

Presents a case study of participatory evaluation which suggests an evaluation method which not only provides meaningful data for decision makers but also provides important feedback to the community. Shows the steps leading to self-evaluation workshops and reviews the evaluation methods that were utilized. (Author/CT)

Discusses the process whereby a variety of resources (human, informational, material) are brought together and fitted into problem-solving situations to achieve goals set by individuals, groups, or communities. Describes the Missouri community development system. (JOW)

Presents a case study of the integration of a community survey and a community development seminar into a total community effort. Describes the results which included the initiation of new action programs in recreation and housing, the involvement of more citizens in leadership roles, and the development of communication networks. (LRA)

This article discusses the redevelopment process in the context of views of developers, potential newcomers to a redeveloped area, and the residents of such an area. It is a qualitative accounting of the similarities and differences of these groups and how and why they are either willing or unwilling to participate. (Author/SSH)