In this 1998 documentary, four U.S. cities demonstrate how public participation can strengthen and improve, both physically and socially, neighborhoods. The video shows how a new high school can benefit an entire community; how an old strip mall can become a vibrant town center; how design decisions can empower residents of a subsidized housing project, fostering a sense of ownership; and how a town's history can help secure its future. The idea, "If you build a project with the community, you end up building a community" is demonstrated in each of these cities. Includes a 36 page resource kit.
Available for free* two-week loan from:
Learning Resource Center & Library
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Rd North
St. Paul MN 55155
651-757-2120 or 800-877-6300
resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us
*borrower pays return postage.
Becoming Good Neighbors: Enriching America’s Communities By Design
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
In this 1998 documentary, four U.S. cities demonstrate how public participation can strengthen and improve, both physically and socially, neighborhoods. The video shows how a new high school can benefit an entire community; how an old strip mall can become a vibrant town center; how design decisions can empower residents of a subsidized housing project, fostering a sense of ownership; and how a town's history can help secure its future. The idea, "If you build a project with the community, you end up building a community" is demonstrated in each of these cities. Includes a 36 page resource kit.