communityintegration
Community integration, often written as communityintegration, is the process by which diverse residents, organizations, and local
Core components include stakeholder mapping and inclusive needs assessment, co-design of programs, shared decision-making mechanisms, capacity
The process typically follows cycles of planning, implementation, monitoring, and adaptation. Practices such as participatory budgeting,
Potential benefits include improved service effectiveness, increased civic participation, stronger social networks, and greater resilience to
Challenges include power imbalances, cultural or language barriers, funding instability, and the risk of tokenism or
Related concepts include community development, social inclusion, participatory planning, and place-based policy. Notable applications appear in