Community Voice
Rural Placemaking: A Path to Thriving Communities
Explore how rural placemaking, guided by Aspen CSG’s Thrive Rural Framework, fosters prosperity in rural and Indigenous communities.
Leadership and Belonging in Rural Communities
Insights on the deep connection between community leaders and place and why welcoming practices are essential for thriving communities.
From Belonging To Thriving: Rural Communities Welcoming Newcomers
Short case study with lessons learned, gaps in current approaches, and potential models for community leaders to move forward together.
Learnings on Rural Migration and Displacement
Insights for community leaders to balance rural migration, retain longtime residents, and develop more equitable local economies.
Exploring Migration and Displacement in Rural Communities
Sep. 10th, 2024, 3PM
Join this informal Zoom discussion on what will it take for rural communities to balance new residents, retain longtime residents and cultural traditions, and develop more equitable local economies.
Safe Drinking Water: Rural Economic Justice Case Study
Learn about the barriers rural communities face to accessing safe drinking water, and how they're working to develop clean water systems.
Funders Shift Thinking to Meet Community Needs
Apr. 11th, 2024, 2PM
Fair treatment and meaningful involvement require agencies and funders to shift gears and meet communities where they are. What does it take to make this shift so that communities are treated fairly and meaningfully involved in the funding process?
The Injustice of Repeated Flooding
Jan. 30th, 2024, 2PM
What structural challenges keep rural communities from addressing repeated flooding? What will it take for rural communities to drive their own solutions to repeated flooding?
Idaho – Fed Communities Case Study
Fed Communities
As executive director and founder of Idaho Partners for Good, Blossom helps nonprofits in the state to be successful in impacting their communities. A blog about Idaho.
What’s in it for rural? Accessing rural resources in the IIJA, CHIPs, and IRA
Jan. 31st, 2024, 2PM
Join this webinar to hear opportunities that are most significant to rural communities in this historic legislation and what can help unlock investment to meet their needs.
Transforming A Rural Community
Neighborworks
A Neighborworks blog on exploring a comprehensive approach to transforming a rural community in Vermont.
Rural Environmental Justice: Community Flooding Case Study
This short case study has insights and tips on addressing the causes and conditions contributing to flooding in rural places, as well as to envision and build thriving futures of equitable rural prosperity.