Resources
The Art of Community Transformation
via Education and Urban Society | Research and Studies | 2001
From the introduction: As isolation and a radically anemic state of neighborhood community grow in prevalence, the arts are being called upon to ameliorate social problems and to promote healthy communities. In particular, the use …
Life Course Center – University of Minnesota
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From the website: Life course studies encompass all stages of life from birth to death. Affiliated faculty use a wide range of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches, including qualitative and quantitative work, historical studies of …
Library as Incubator Project
Columns and Blogs | 2021
From the mission statement: The mission of the Library as Incubator Project is to promote and facilitate creative collaboration between libraries and artists of all types, and to advocate for libraries as incubators of the …
The Reading America Toolkit: How to Plan and Implement an Intergenerational and Intercultural Reading and Discussion Program at Your Library
Toolkits | 2005
This publication gives you the nuts-and-bolts information you’ll need to start your own intergenerational or intercultural reading and discussion program.
Lessons From the Long-Lived
via Harvard Gazette | Articles and Blog Posts | 2013
From the article: Karl Pillemer’s research began with a simple question: What are the most important lessons you have learned over your life?” One unanimous refrain included just three simple words: Life is short.
“Create Together” at Allegheny County Library Association
Articles and Blog Posts | 2012
From the blog post: Today we feature Create Together: An Intergenerational Art Program out of Allegheny County in Pennsylvania. This program exemplifies the library-as-incubator idea, relying on community expertise and partnerships to provide a collaborative …
Building Communities From the Inside Out: A Path Toward Finding and Mobilizing A Community’s Assets
Books and Chapters | 1993
From the WorldCat site: This guide summarizes lessons learned by studying successful community-building initiatives in hundreds of neighborhoods across the United States. It outlines in simple, neighborhood-friendly terms what local communities can do to start …
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
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From the website: The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University, located in Boston, MA, is one of six human nutrition research centers supported by the United States Department …
The International Longevity Center – Columbia Aging Center
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From the website: The Columbia Aging Center builds upon the work of the International Longevity Center (ILC-USA), which was founded in 1990 by the gerontologist and psychiatrist, Robert N. Butler, MD. Under Robert Butler’s leadership, …
Intergenerational Center (IGC) of Temple University
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From the website: The Intergenerational Center (IGC) of Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development brings together diverse communities and generations to address critical social concerns and create opportunities for lifelong civic engagement through …