The Bloomington School

The Bloomington School is a regional economic development approach based at Indiana University, emphasizing place-based strategies that leverage local assets, social capital, and community involvement. It focuses on fostering collaboration among residents, businesses, and government to promote sustainable growth. The model values the unique strengths of a community, encouraging customized development plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Essentially, it sees economic success as interconnected with social well-being, advocating for inclusive, participatory processes that align economic activity with local culture and needs to build resilient, prosperous communities.