The Asset-Based Community Development Framework

The Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Framework focuses on identifying and leveraging a community's existing strengths, skills, and resources—such as local groups, leaders, and facilities—rather than concentrating on problems or needs. By recognizing what the community already has, residents and organizations can work together to build on these assets, fostering sustainable growth and positive change. This approach encourages empowerment, collaboration, and resilience, helping communities develop solutions from within, rather than relying on external assistance. Ultimately, ABCD emphasizes the value of local assets as a foundation for community development.