The Role of Community Infrastructure in Building Strong Neighbourhoods
SECTION 1: Defining Community Infrastructure and Its Structural Components
Defining Community Infrastructure
Categorizing Community Infrastructure: Six Clusters
Cluster One - Quality of Physical Life
Cluster Two - Human Development
Cluster Three - Cross-Community Support Services
Cluster Four- Rights and Advocacy
Cluster Five - Neighbourhood Economy
Cluster Six - Physical Environment
Foundation community services
SECTION 2: The Role of Community Infrastructure
Basic Needs
Education and libraries
Early Childhood Education and Care
Creating Employment Opportunities
Recreation
SECTION 3: Three Case Studies in Toronto
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre
Family Service Association of Toronto
Tropicana Community Services
Summary of lessons learned
SECTION 4: Community Infrastructure and Strong Neighbourhoods: Examples of Success
The United States
The Harlem Children's Zone
United Kingdom
Crime Prevention
Housing and Physical Environment
Canada
Meeting Basic Needs
Promoting Inclusion
Expected Outcomes from Community Infrastructure Investment
SECTION 5: Factors that Make Community Infrastructure Effective
Bibliography
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