Power of Place: Building Community Capital and Resilience

Explore a 55-minute conference talk that delves into the concept of unearthing collective purpose and capital in communities across the United States. Discover how visionaries address historical traumas to rebuild trust and community bonds, and learn about innovative approaches to funding entrepreneurs. Examine the transformation of community institutions into trusted sources of information and civil discourse during uncertain times. Gain insights into the various forms of capital essential for community success and how the Aspen Institute contributes to building this capital. Features perspectives from Dr. Wendy Ellis of the Center for Community Resilience, Laura Huerta-Migus from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, and is moderated by Marjorie Sims from Ascend at the Aspen Institute.