What Is Community?

In general, groups begin as a product of strong, overlapping, interpersonal relationships, which produces a series of formal and informal associations and institutions that bring people together around common goals and values. Keystone actors and institutions emerge as central supporting hubs, working to break down barriers and integrate disparate ... See more

The role of informal, everyday interaction—sometimes unpredictable and serendipitous—should not be underestimated. But this requires a place-based social infrastructure that encourages such interaction. Neighbourhood churches (or other places of worship), religious activities, schools, butcher shops, markets, town squares, beauty parlours, taverns,... See more