Power mapping is a valuable tool for those actively working with communities, providing a simple framework and a set of tools to better understand and leverage relationships and networks.
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The Cultural Blueprint for Healthy Communities is a collaborative project among El Puente, Arts & Democracy, Hester Street, and NOCD-NY to ensure the planning and sustainability of culturally healthy communities in New York City and beyond. Access the Cultural Blueprint here!
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Building on the work of our Creative Placemaking from the Community Up cohort, we gathered an additional list of research and policy resources–including websites, reports, and writings–that connect NYC’s work to broader national perspectives.
In May 2015, NOCD-NY core member Arts & Democracy hosted Toolkits for Creative Change, a national conference call featuring three model tool kits: The People's Creative Toolkit/Herramientas Populares from Rogue Citizen, Line Break Media, SEIU Local 26, and Arts & Democracy; Making Waves from the Culture Group; and Envisioning Development from the Center for Urban Pedagogy. View Arts & Democracy's newsletter and additional creative tookits here!
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