National Association of Development Organizations Provides training, information, networking, and representation for regional development organizations in small metropolitan and rural areas of the United States.
UK Business Incubation An independent body (with government backing) that promotes and supports business incubation in Britain.
Collaborative Economics Helps public and private leadership groups develop and implement collaborative strategies for creating high-performing economic communities.
NeighborWorks America Information relating to a host of community-revitalization efforts from across the United States, focused on revitalizing declining neighborhoods, and supporting the development and preservation of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.
Western Rural Development Center Hopes to strengthen rural communities by facilitating development research with universities and communities.
The New Rules Project Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) proposes a set of new rules that builds community by supporting humanly scaled politics and economics.
Neighborhood Design Center A nonprofit organization founded in Baltimore, Maryland by volunteers dedicated to providing urban communities with access to professional, conceptual architectural, landscape, design and planning services.
Center for Community Economic Development Department of University of Wisconsin Extension creates, applies and transfers multidisciplinary knowledge to help people understand community change and identify opportunities.
The ICA Group Provides consulting services to clients working in, or seeking to start, worker-owned and community-based businesses.
Change Communications Providing internet solutions for housing and community development organizations. Also includes useful links page.
National Neighborhood Coalition An alliance of non-profit and community based organizations providing current information, advocacy, and support.
Economic Development Institute University of Oklahoma program providing professional economic developers with training, knowledge, and tools.
Economic Opportunity Studies A non-profit corporation that offers training in support of organizations and projects that provide low-income families and communities with resources they need to become more self-sufficient.
ThinkCycle An academic, non-profit initiative engaged in supporting distributed collaboration towards design challenges among underserved communities and the environment.
CEOs for Cities A bipartisan, nonprofit alliance of U.S. mayors, corporate executives, university presidents and nonprofit leaders, that works with local and national policy-makers to advance the economic competitiveness of cities.
International Downtown Association Promotes vital and livable urban centers by providing support to business improvement districts and communities. Includes case studies and various resources for planners, developers, and business owners.
Living Cities The National Community Development Initiative helps improve the vitality of urban neighborhoods by supporting community development corporations.
Community Reinvestment Fund Nonprofit organization that provides access to funds for community development lenders.
Village Retail Services Association Offers support and advice to rural communities across Britain whose village shop or other retail service is threatened.
Urban Regeneration Companies An umbrella group for British public-private partnerships devoted to achieving redevelopment strategies for key towns and cities.
Community Technology Advisors Corp. Leads community-wide economic development efforts by bringing community leaders together to discuss public policy, technology, and finding collaborative projects to encourage financial growth.
Renewal Associates Consultancy specializing in economic, social and environmental regeneration.
Strategic Development Solutions Consultants specializing in building strategic partnerships, creating policy, developing strategies and securing the financial resources necessary to promote quality economic development and housing opportunities within communities.
National Vacant Properties Campaign A national American campaign to prevent abandonment, redevelop vacant properties and revitalize existing communities.
National Main Street Center Resources and information on how to preserve and revitalize historic downtowns and main streets. Part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
BP Darcy Development Limited British Petroleum subsidiary working to redevelop the former Llandarcy Oil refinery in Neath, South Wales, through loans and partnerships.
Centre for Community Enterprise Builds capacity in Canadian community based organizations by providing technical expertise and resources. Offers details about training, technical assistance, and research.
Rebuilding Communities Initiative Am initiative of the Annie E. Casey Foundation helping to transform troubled neighborhoods into safe environments.
Marketek, Inc. Market research firm specializing in market analysis and economic development services for downtown revitalization projects. [requires Flash]
Solutions for America A program of the Pew Partnership for Civic Change. Provides research and best practices on community development issues.
Action for Market Towns UK national organization dedicated to promoting the vitality and viability of small towns.
International Urban Development Association Encourages the exchange of information, experience, and best practices on urban development and renewal across the world. Provides an annual conference, publications, newsletters, and networking opportunities.
Neighborhood Planning for Community Revitalization Minnesota organization working to build partnerships between community-based organizations and local colleges and universities around community building activities.
World Bank: Urban Development Networks, institutes, groups, and regional infrastructure units responsible for international urban development lending and technical assistance.
Cities Alliance Global association of cities and development partners works to eliminate slums through the development of new tools, practical approaches, and knowledge sharing.
Community Empowerment Network Initiative supports capacity building and the development of networks to share community knowledge and experiences. [in Russian and English]
Community Planning A starting point for citizens interested in community involvement. Includes general principles, methods, scenarios, publications, and a glossary.
KEI Expert Centre Urban Renewal Information about urban renewal in the Netherlands, including policy, processes, organizations, and projects. [in Dutch and English]
Renewal.net A guide to neighbourhood renewal in the United Kingdom. Includes how-to guides, case studies, and project summaries.
