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The Creative Community Builder's Handbook: How to Transform Communities Using Local Assets, Arts, and Culture,Used
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Put the power of arts and culture to work in your community Part 1 of this unique guide distills research and emerging ideas behind culturally driven community development and explains key underlying principles. You'll understand the arts impact on community wellbeing and have the rationale for engaging others. Find inspiration and ideas from twenty case studies Part 2 gives you ten concrete strategies for building on the unique qualities of your own community. Each strategy is illustrated by two case studies taken from a variety of cities, small towns, and neighborhoods across the United States. You'll learn how people from all walks of life used culture and creativity as a glue to bind together people, ideas, enterprises, and institutions to make places more balanced and healthy. These examples are followed in Part 3 with six steps to assessing, planning, and implementing creative community building projects: 1. Assess Your Situation and Goals; 2. Identify and Recruit Effective Partners; 3. Map Values, Strengths, Assets, and History; 4. Focus on Your Key Asset, Vision, Identity, and Core Strategies; 5. Craft a Plan That Brings the Identity to Life; 6. Secure Funding, Policy Support, and Media Coverage. Detailed guidance, handson worksheets, and a hypothetical community sample walk you through the entire process. Each section includes additional resources as well as an appendix listing books, web sites, organizations, and research studies. By understanding the theoretical context (Part 1), learning from case studies (Part 2), and following the six steps (Part 3), you'll be able to build a more vibrant, creative, and equitable community.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Creative Community Builder's Handbook'? A: The handbook focuses on utilizing arts and culture as tools for community development, providing strategies and case studies to inspire and guide readers in transforming their communities.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages, offering extensive insights and practical guidance on creative community building.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Creative Community Builder's Handbook' is Tom Borrup, who has expertise in community development through cultural initiatives.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in community development? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for readers at all levels, providing foundational knowledge as well as detailed strategies for community development.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Creative Community Builder's Handbook' published? A: The book was published on August 2, 2006.
- Q: What are some features of this book? A: The book includes detailed guidance, hands-on worksheets, and case studies that illustrate the application of its concepts in real-world scenarios.
- Q: Can this book help in assessing community needs? A: Yes, it provides a structured approach that includes steps for assessing your situation and goals, identifying partners, and mapping community assets.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for use in academic settings? A: Yes, the book can serve as a useful resource in academic settings, particularly in courses related to urban planning, community development, and social work.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is an illustrated edition, which enhances the learning experience through visual examples.