Organizing the Effort.

Convening the Community.

Creating a Shared Vision.

Assessing Current Realities and TrAnds.

Action Planning.

Doing the Job.

Monitoring and Adjusting.

Case Study One: Aiken, Growing Into Life.

Case Study Two: Chicago, Bethel New Life.

Case Study Three: Mesa Country, Healthy Community 2000.

Case Study Four: Orlando, Health Communities Initiative.

Appendix A: Survey Questions.

Appendix B: Capacity Inventory.

Appendix C: Logic Model.

Appendix D: Sample Action Plan in Progress.