about Measuring Community Success and Sustainability

how do vital communities spell success?

performance based measurement and community building

planning for action

an introduction to measuring

outcomes and measurements

outcome 1

outcome 2

indicator 1
indicator 2
indicator 3
case study
measurement plan
year-end assessment

outcome 3

outcome 4

outcome 5

afterword

comments

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Indicator 1. Participation

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1.A. Number of newcomers or minority citizens participating in community's actions for the first time.

Diversity and openness of participation have been shown to be critical for community success. Community development depends on active participation of a large cross-section of stakeholders.
Participants at community meetings; officers of key community organizations Survey or interviews
1.B. Number of community members at youth events.

Building new community connections depends on bringing together individuals who feel more comfortable with people like themselves. Cross-group participation--particularly across generations-- strengthens community participation.
Youth-sponsored events Counting non-youth participants

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