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What kind of people and organisations might develop communities?
Tom Bentley
SURF conference
October 2002
Long term transition
globalisation knowledge-driven economy value change and social diversity new political and social movements environmental challenges a new lifecycle
Transition and institutional innovation
19th century transition: economy, society, governance
New institutional forms:- trade unions- schools- local government- ltd companies- other cooperative and mutual forms
Regeneration and community challenges
stimulating economic activity developing individual and collective capability restoring physical environments engaging people in shared decision-making centred around a sense of place and belonging
What is community for?
Old
Material needs Social structure Traditional norms Mutual dependence
New?
Individual space Diverse relationships Negotiated respect Liveability Socialisation of young Interdependence
What kinds of people?
social entrepreneurs institutional brokers/negotiators community intermediaries citizens
What kinds of organisations?
Brokers: Creative Lewisham Investors: City authorities, public agencies Hubs: Bromley by Bow Centre Knowledge creators: NEF neighbourhood think
tank
How to build them?
Organisational design Culture of experimentation Systematic connections Investing in a new intermediary layer
