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Concerned by limited amount of parks and open space in many cities across the U.S., the Trust for Public Land founded their Parks for People program to ensure that all citizens, especially children, have access to outdoor space.

The Search Institute aims “to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.” Focusing on empowering youth of all backgrounds, the Institute provides young people with the tools to succeed.

Working with local governments and budgeting organizations, The Participatory Budgeting Project provides tools for municipalities to engage more community members in the public spending and revenue process.

With the goal of reducing poverty in small rural towns and reservations in Montana, Horizons works with communities struggling with economic decline to create lasting positive change.

The Heart & Soul Community Planning Implementation Guides provide resources for taking action on issues, including issue introductions, methods, case studies, and policy examples.

The Community Heart & Soul™ Field Guide is Orton Family Foundation’s guide to its tested and proven method of community planning and development.

The Form-Based Codes Institute works to advance the use of Form-Based Codes - a zoning and policy tool that can help communities maintain control over the look and feel of places and improve livability.

A form-based zoning code allows local governments to regulate the physical form of new development, as opposed to only specifying its use. This encourages mixed use and development that is consistent with local character.

Learning and Leading, published by the Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, presents methods and resources for promoting Personal Leadership, Organizational Leadership, and Community Leadership skills in youth.

Downtown Colorado, Inc. is a nonprofit member organization that provides assistance to downtowns, commercial districts and town centers in Colorado in an effort to build better communities.