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Community Building Resources

The following list includes websites and books which cover the topic of revitalizing our communities.

Websites:

Center for Livable Communities
From the LGC. Extensive information and resources


Citizens Handbook
A guide to building community. Highly recommended.

Community Collaboration
Helping communities and organizations build collaboration and consensus.

Community Solutions
U.S. organization dedicated to the development, growth and enhancement of small local communities with a focus on dealing with Peak Oil.

Local Government Commission (LGC)
Working to build livable communities

New Urbanism
Creating livable and sustainable communities.

Partners for Livable Communities
Working to improve the livability of communities by promoting quality of life, economic development, and social equity.

Pattern Language
Architect Christopher Alexander's website.

Stop Sprawl
Sierra Club on livable communities. Lots of information and resources.

Books:

A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction
This is Christopher Alexander's classic on the elements which make a building or an entire town truly human. Alexander's website Pattern Language is also highly recommended. You'll find lots of information and resources.


Natural Step for Communities, The
How cities and towns can change to sustainable practices

Going Local
Creating self-reliant communities in a global age


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