abcd nccgp 2013
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ASSET BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CREATING COMMUNITY GARDENS THAT LAST
Adam Bigelow--Cullowhee and Sylva Community GardensDiana McCall--Dr. John Wilson Community Garden
Asset Based Community Development
ABCD is a process by which neighborhood regeneration can be achieved by locating
all of the available local assets and connecting them with one another in ways
that multiply their effect.
Uncovering Successful Community Building Experiences
Workshop Learning Outcomes
Describe Asset-Based Community Development and its benefits.
Name five categories of assets in a community.
Describe what a capacity inventory is and how it is used.
Explain the importance of including members of community associations in community development efforts.
Consequences of The Deficit Model
Three Characteristics of ABCD
Asset-based: Based on individual gifts, associations, local institutions, and the local ecology and commerce.
Internally-focused: The development strategy concentrates upon the agenda building and problem-solving capabilities of local residents, local associations and local institutions.
Relationship Driven: To engage in this approach, one must continually ask, “Will this action strengthen the relationships between residents, local associations, and local institutions?”
Five Categories of AssetsIndividual Gifts
AssociationsInstitutions
Land and BuildingsThe Local Economy
Individual GiftsDr. John Wilson
Clubs, Schools and Local ArtistsAssociations
Clubs, Schools and Local ArtistsAssociations
Clubs, Schools and Local ArtistsAssociations
Clubs, Schools and Local ArtistsAssociations
Clubs, Schools and Local ArtistsAssociations
InstitutionsWarren Wilson College Service Learning Program
Endless ResourcesFaculty and staff at Western Carolina University
Land and BuildingsDig In! Yancey Community Garden
Ecology and InfrastructureMaking Use of Local Resources
The Local Economy Chamber of Commerce, Local Businesses, Neighbors
Reciprocal PartnershipsCullowhee Community Garden
Capacity InventoryInviting Neighbors to Participate in Community
Development
Capacity InventoryInviting Neighbors to Participate in Community
Development
Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships
ResourcesAsset Based Community Development Institute, Northwestern University, founders John Kretzmann and John McKnight abcdinstitute.org
ABCD in Action: Community Discussion Forum abcdinaction.ning.com
Diana McCall, Eat Smart Black Mountain, Black Mountain Parks and Recreation, diana.mccall@towno#lackmountain.org
Adam Bigelow, Sylva and Cullowhee Community Gardens, [email protected]