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Moving from community coalitions to regional collaboration
Journal of Cultural Diversity
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Two East Texas cities formed a coalition for community development, utilizing Pew Foundation funding. Strategies like open-space technology and community navigators built regional networks.
Area of Science:
- Community development
- Regional planning
- Public administration
Background:
- Coalition building between municipalities
- Impact of external funding on local initiatives
- East Texas regional dynamics
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the formation and strategies of a two-city coalition
- To analyze methods for fostering community development through regional networks
- To assess the role of the Pew Foundation in stimulating local collaboration
Main Methods:
- Open-space technology implementation
- Community navigator program utilization
- Leadership training and issues forums for network development
Main Results:
- Establishment of a lasting inter-city relationship
- Successful application of diverse strategies for network building
- Community development goals advanced through collaborative efforts
Conclusions:
- Inter-city coalitions can effectively drive community development
- Strategic implementation of engagement tools is key to network success
- External funding can catalyze regional collaboration and progress