Tools
Applied Technology Factsheets
Local Initiatives Support CorporationAs technological advances lead to new tools for police and communities dealing with safety issues, the use of technology may increase the effectiveness of traditional crime-fighting techniques.
Sample Community Agreements & Memorandum of Understandin
Local Initiatives Support CorporationIn seeking to change the practices of businesses and residential properties which are complicit in illegal activity, or which contribute to disorder (such as by selling drug paraphernalia or high-alcohol content beverages), a number of community safety partnerships have used Good Neighbor Agreements.
Low Impact Development Toolkit
Metropolitan Area Planning CouncilDevelopment methods including rain gardens, bioretention, pervious pavement, and green roofs. The toolkit also includes model bylaw language and an LID codes checklist.
Mixed Use Zoning Toolkit
Metropolitan Area Planning CouncilThis basic guide to mixed use zoning presents the fundamentals you need to plan a mixed use bylaw.
Pre-Development Design Toolkit
EnterpriseThis toolkit will guide you through seven steps to take during the pre-development phase, each of which will help you better design your affordable housing development.
Valuing Our Nonprofit Workforce 2014
Third Sector New EnglandSalary and benefits information from a range of different types of nonprofits
Advocates’ Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy
National Low Income Housing CoalitionA compendium of all federal housing, community development, and related programs and issues with both current and historical information.
Community Survey Templates
Local Initiatives Support CorporationChecklist and survey templates for you to use door to door.
Customizable Census Data
American Community SurveyCreate unique data and infographic reports for your neighborhood.