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
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