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, bigelownc@gmail.com