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What kind of people and organisations might develop communities?. Tom Bentley SURF conference October 2002. Long term transition. globalisation knowledge-driven economy value change and social diversity new political and social movements environmental challenges a new lifecycle.
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What kind of people and organisations might develop communities? Tom Bentley SURF conference October 2002
Long term transition • globalisation • knowledge-driven economy • value change and social diversity • new political and social movements • environmental challenges • a new lifecycle
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
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
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?
What kinds of people? • social entrepreneurs • institutional brokers/negotiators • community intermediaries • citizens
What kinds of organisations? • Brokers: Creative Lewisham • Investors: City authorities, public agencies • Hubs: Bromley by Bow Centre • Knowledge creators: NEF neighbourhood think tank
How to build them? • Organisational design • Culture of experimentation • Systematic connections • Investing in a new intermediary layer
Tom@demos.co.uk www.demos.co.uk