Neighborhood and Community Transformation Consults consist of:

• Focusing on all the problems simultaneously by developing a comprehensive framework
• Generating commitment from all stakeholders by focusing on what they want to do
• Breaking through apathy and burn out to broaden the base of involvement
• Exposing the systemic roots of powerlessness and poverty
• Using local resources for innovative solutions
• Returning ownership of development to the community
• Eliminating the need for extensive up-front research
• Utilizing real, grass-roots, experiential wisdom
• Mobilizing actions based on relevant stakeholder commitment
• Developing effective strategies with specific activities