Category Archives: community development

(Issue #651) To Know History, We Need to Read History

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Steve Piscitelli

One of the lessons I built upon was the importance of reading, understanding, and evaluating different viewpoints.That involved reading, listening to, and discussing various ideologies.Critical thinking was, well, critical! As a teacher, I enjoyed the connections I helped students build … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Music as Social Capital

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the mission of this page here. In 2003, the Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts and Recreation committee supported an idea that led to the founding of two music events: Acoustic Night and Songwriters Night. Acoustic … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Outdoor Murals

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Atlantic Beach, FL initiated a murals project in 2021. You can read about it here. A few of the pieces of the artwork appear on this page. All photos taken by Steve Piscitelli (The Growth and Resilience Network®). More information … Continue reading →

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(Issue #572) Determining Relevance: Three Words

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Consider three words—three questions—when determiningthe relevance of your actions. During my teaching career (classroom and workshops) providing relevant instruction motivated me each day. The bottom-line question that challenged me: “How does what I do today have relevance for the people … Continue reading →

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(Issue #543) How Will You Remain Vigilant?

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Steve Piscitelli

How will community be sustained? Will core values change? [For this week’s post, I pull from a recent book of mine (2019; p. xxix). Deals with community, complacency, and challenge. Seemed appropriate.] Have you ever been part of a community … Continue reading →

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(Issue #490) Calling for Deliberative Dialogues. 

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Steve Piscitelli

Acknowledge common ground to build a more unified and proactive community. Every day we find ourselves bombarded by lots of talking.  When fortunate, we get to hear and engage in real conversations. Speaking, listening, questioning, listening, responding, questioning, listening, and … Continue reading →

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(Issue #487) Community Resilience Through Affordable and Sustainable Home Ownership

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Steve Piscitelli

We have the know-how in the world to house everyone. We have the resources in the world to house everyone. All that is missing is the WILL to do it. -Millard Fuller Check this out for synchronicity. My most recent … Continue reading →

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(Issue #480) Community Building Components

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Steve Piscitelli

Building community requires that we consider our subject mindfully, hold conversations driven by authentic questions, and then engage in collaboration to do the needed work. Over coffee last week, I participated in a conversation about community with a city leader … Continue reading →

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(Issue #475) Purposeful Relationships Require Deliberative Efforts

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Steve Piscitelli

Consider how you can incorporate deliberative efforts for deeper organizational relationships—one person at a time. I often stressed to my students that strategies for student success would prepare them for life success. My words came back to me as I … Continue reading →

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(Issue #473) Legacy

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Steve Piscitelli

What is your hope for your community? What do you want to see, and more importantly, what will you do to make it happen? What legacy will you help build and contribute to for the coming generations? Last week, as … Continue reading →

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