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.
PolicyLink
PolicyLink is a national research and action institute working to redesign this nation so that it governs for all.
To realize this future, we are focused on awakening a shared consciousness that embraces the humanity of every person. We are shaping government to deliver results for all. And we are aligning the full force of our public, private, and civic resources to make this vision real.
We bring this focus on outcomes, consciousness, and resources to the domains that can accelerate transformation at scale:
- The legal and regulatory systems that shape democracy and the economy.
- Federal agencies that drive and implement public policy.
- State and local governments that deliver the benefits of citizenship where we live.
- The organized power of We the People—whose collective action must drive change.