Introduction To Community Design Centers

Community design is a movement focused on the creation and management ofenvironments for people.

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May 31, 2004, 5:00 AM PDT

Community Design Centers (CDCs) provideplanning, design and technical assistance to low- and moderate-incomeurban and rural communities, many of which have limited resources. Thoseinvolved with CDCs thus work for social, economic and environmentaljustice, particularly serving local community-based development needs.This article by Dr. Sheri Blake, published in Time-Saver Standards forUrban Design, reviews the history of CDCs, outlines strategies foreffecting change through CDCs, and reviews key terms that are used inthe discussion.

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FULL STORY: Community Design Centers

Monday, December 15, 2003 in Association For Community Design

Community / Economic Development United States

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