Asset-Based Community Development (ABC)

Asset-Based Community Development (ABC) is an approach that focuses on a community’s existing strengths, resources, and talents rather than its problems or deficits. It involves residents, local organizations, businesses, and institutions working together to identify and build upon their shared assets—such as skills, relationships, and physical resources—to improve the community’s well-being. ABC encourages empowerment, collaboration, and sustainable growth by recognizing that communities have the capacity and potential to create positive change from within. This approach fosters a sense of ownership and resilience, making development efforts more effective and enduring.