A Framework for Community and Economic Development
Abstract
Community development is a recognized discipline of interest to both practitioners and academicians. Community development is defined in a multitude of ways; some think of community development as an outcome while others think of community development as a process. This chapter defines community development as both a process and an outcome and explains the relationship between the two. A related area, economic development, is also defined in different ways. This chapter offers a holistic definition that includes not only economic dimensions but also vital other aspects impacting community quality of life and well-being. The model of the community and economic development chain shows the links, causal relationships, and feedback loops between community and economic development.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Community and Sustainable Development
Social Capital and Networks
Local Economic Development and Planning
Publication details
- Journal / source
- An Introduction to Community Development
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Pages
- 3–23
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter