What is the focal point of community in many countries other than ours? The public square, of course. And what is lacking in most of our cities and towns? Naturally, the public square. Continue reading “The public square”
Tag: community-building
Hope and the city: the fine art of community-building
What is community, and how do we encourage it? However we answer those questions, I think most people would agree that it’s lacking in our culture, with its emphasis on the individual. Whether we live in cities, small towns, or suburbs, it’s increasingly rare for Americans to feel a real sense of community. It stands out to me out when I hear someone describe their neighborhood as a nurturing, close community; while such pockets exist, they are not the norm. Continue reading “Hope and the city: the fine art of community-building”
Project Green A to Z 