What Makes Neighborhoods Thrive?

A recent paper published by the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods noted that "Collective Efficacy" has a great impact on a neighborhood's success.

Collective efficacy is different from the traditional concepts of social capital, social ties, or networks. It is a measure of social cohesion and shared norms—a reflection of social processes and relationships, the willingness of people to work together to make things happen. Neighborhoods are high in collective efficacy when the residents trust each other, share common values, and are willing to intervene on behalf of the common good—for example, in supervising children and protecting public order.

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