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The principle of community building is explicitly stated in the charge of most initiatives and implicit in both the mission and approach of all CCIs. A community building process aims to build capacity in neighborhood institutions, strengthen ties among residents, and assist residents to work individually and collectively toward neighborhood change. Community building encompasses a number of dimensions, including: community participation; capacity building; neighborhood governance; collaboration; social capital development; an asset orientation; strengthening civic practices; and addressing deep-rooted issues of race and racism. The readings in this section explore these key elements of a community building strategy. |
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