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| 6 characteristics of a healthy community |
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1. A common sense of community, including its history and values that are strengthened by a network of leaders
2. People and community groups who feel empowered and have a sense of control
3. An absence of divided turf, conflict, and polarization
4. Structures where people from diverse groups can come together to work out decisions about the community
5. Leadership that functions both from the top down and the bottom up
6. Effective Channels for networking, communication and cooperation among those who live and lead there |
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| outcomes of a healthy community |
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| A clean and safe physical environment; peace, equity, and social justice; adequate access to food, water, shelter, income, safety, work and recreation for all; opportunities for learning and skill development; strong, mutually supportive relationships and networks; workplaces that are supportive of individual and family well-being; wide participation of residents in decision-making; strong local cultural and spiritual heritage; diverse and vital economy; protection of the natural environment; responsible use of resources to ensure long-term sustainability |
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| Community Development: a process designed to create conditions of economic and social progress for the whole community with its active participation and fullest possible reliance upon the community’s initiative |
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| democratic, inclusive, non-authoritarian, community self-determination, voluntary, self-help, community ownership, enhance natural capacities and networks, social justice and equity |
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| Needs: Individuals and communities have deficiencies and needs |
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| Assets: Individuals and communities have skills and talents |
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