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What kind of people and organisations might develop communities?

Explore the long-term transition towards sustainable communities in a changing global landscape. Discover how values, diversity, and environmental challenges impact societal structures and institutions. Learn about innovative approaches to regeneration, fostering economic activity, and engaging communities in decision-making. Identify the role of social entrepreneurs, institutional brokers, and community intermediaries in shaping the future of communities. Gain insights on organizational structures and the importance of investing in intermediary layers for community development.

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What kind of people and organisations might develop communities?

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  1. What kind of people and organisations might develop communities? Tom Bentley SURF conference October 2002

  2. Long term transition • globalisation • knowledge-driven economy • value change and social diversity • new political and social movements • environmental challenges • a new lifecycle

  3. Transition and institutional innovation • 19th century transition: economy, society, governance • New institutional forms: • trade unions • schools • local government • ltd companies • other cooperative and mutual forms

  4. Regeneration and community challenges • stimulating economic activity • developing individual and collective capability • restoring physical environments • engaging people in shared decision-making • centred around a sense of place and belonging

  5. Old Material needs Social structure Traditional norms Mutual dependence New? Individual space Diverse relationships Negotiated respect Liveability Socialisation of young Interdependence What is community for?

  6. What kinds of people? • social entrepreneurs • institutional brokers/negotiators • community intermediaries • citizens

  7. What kinds of organisations? • Brokers: Creative Lewisham • Investors: City authorities, public agencies • Hubs: Bromley by Bow Centre • Knowledge creators: NEF neighbourhood think tank

  8. How to build them? • Organisational design • Culture of experimentation • Systematic connections • Investing in a new intermediary layer

  9. Tom@demos.co.uk www.demos.co.uk

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