Resources Overview

In this section you will find a compilation of resources to go deeper into understanding how communities can become vibrant, thriving places to live. The publications include time-honored classics, new works and rare finds. The organizations listed are among those at the leading edge of thinking, policy-making and in-the-world demonstration projects. And the online resources provide direct links to active blogs, information-rich websites and web newsletters related to communities and community making.

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GOOD WORDS

Every few years a book comes along that profoundly shifts the way we think about a subject, and when we look back a decade or so after its publication, we see a dramatic shift brought about by the thoughts that the book contains. I believe that this book is such a game changer.
—SARAH SUSANKA, author of The Not So Big House

A manual for right-sizing community in America's 21st century.
—BEN BROWN, former senior editor, USA Today

A timely discussion as regions grapple with housing density and look for ways to build a sense of community.
—LOS ANGELES TIMES

This revolutionary book will change the way North Americans view new home developments and will help home buyers realize that community is often as important as the house.
—TORONTO STAR

A great read for anyone looking for housing solutions that will stand the test of time.
—MARIANNE CUSATO, Katrina Cottages

A profound manual of what works to create vibrant communities—essential components of a sustainable future.
—JASON F. MCLENNAN, Cascadia Green Building Council