Holistic Community Development

Holistic community development is better understood as ideal-concept rather than organizational practice. A holistic perspective recognizes the interdependence of factors—such as social, economic, environmental, and cultural needs—and seeks to create synergies among them, fostering a more resilient, vibrant, and thriving community for all. As practiced, development programs (with a holistic perspective) are effective by focusing on specific issues—collectively, different programs will affect holistic development.

Holistic Community Development

Category Design

Advocacy, Promotion, Associations, Design, Transportation

National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)

NACTO’s mission is to build cities as places for people, with safe, sustainable, accessible, and equitable transportation choices that support a strong economy and vibrant quality of life. Communicating a bold vision for 21st century urban mobility and building strong…

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July 7, 2025

Design, Livable Environment

Better Block Foundation

Better Block Foundation: Develop open-source media to help cities, community groups, and emerging leaders create rapid prototyping; Create opportunities for communities and their leaders to gain exposure to and training from urban planning experts, civic innovators, and architects; Facilitate community…

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June 28, 2025

Design, Housing, Livable Environment, Social Activity, Sustainability, Transportation

Gehl Architects

We believe that an integrated public realm has the power to transform society! With a holistic approach and dedicated public space survey methods, we uncover the true qualities and pitfalls of public space and their impact on civic life. It…

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June 1, 2025

Advocacy, Promotion, Design, Housing

Enterprise Community Partners

Enterprise is organized around three central goals: to increase housing supply, advance racial equity, and build resilience and upward mobility. To achieve these goals, we operate across three divisions — Solutions, Capital and Community Development — that unify and leverage…

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June 1, 2025

Advocacy, Promotion, Design, Economic Development, Education, Housing

Purpose Built Communities

Purpose Built Communities® is the national leader in strengthening neighborhoods to open pathways to prosperity and opportunity for all. Working arm-in-arm with local neighborhood organizations focused on lasting transformation, we provide expertise, resources, and advocacy as they advance a strategy…

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June 1, 2025

Design, Economic Development, Philanthropy, Funding

Spark

Spark promotes Holistic Community Development. Our Vision is a greater Omaha metropolitan area where all neighborhoods have the foundational assets necessary to thrive and prosper. This applies rigorous real estate development methods while considering all the foundational assets: social, political,…

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May 31, 2025

Design, Governance, Civic Engagement, Networking, Collaboration, Sustainability

Strong Towns

We seek to replace America’s post-war pattern of development, the Suburban Experiment, with a pattern of development that is financially strong and resilient. We advocate for cities of all sizes to be safe, livable, and inviting. We work to elevate…

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May 10, 2025

Design, Media, Communication

Center for Humane Technology

We believe that by understanding the root causes of harmful technology, we can work together to build a more humane future. Together with our partners, we are dedicated to leading a comprehensive shift toward technology that strengthens our well-being, global…

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May 10, 2025

Design, Livable Environment

Livable Communities Initiative

The Livable Communities Initiative advocates for a variety of reforms in housing, urban development, and transportation. The LCI envisions a holistic plan to address our housing crisis that will also address equity, transportation and sustainability in the places we live.…

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May 10, 2025

Associations, Design, Sustainability

Congress for the New Urbanism

The CNU is dedicated to making the design of cities, towns, and neighborhoods a part of how we respond to complex societal challenges, realizing their full potential to expand the social, economic, and environmental opportunities available to all members of…

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May 10, 2025