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Environmental Protection Agency, National Environmental Justice Advisory Council. (1996). Environmental justice, urban revitalization, and Brownfields: The search for authentic signs of hope. Atlanta, GA: Author.

Hargrove R. (1998). Mastering the art of creative collaboration. Washington, DC: McGraw-Hill.

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Minkler, M. (Ed.). (1997). Community organizing & community building for health. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press.

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ctb.lsi.ukans.edu - The Community Toolbox includes practical information and resources for those interested in taking action to improve their communities.

www.healthycommunities.org - Coalition for Healthier Cities and Communities'website provides information about various public, private, and nonprofit sectors collaborating to focus attention and resources on improving the health and quality of life of communities through community-based development.

www.ncbn.org - National Community Building Network's website; this website  provides information and resource lists on community building strategies, as well as information on upcoming national events and conferences on community building.

www.civic.net:2401/ccn.html - Information and resources on internet uses for municipalities and not-for-profit organizations. This site also provides information on the Center for Civic Networking.