Table 1.

Community capital descriptions.

Social: Connections among individuals and groups that help make things happen, including bonding with people you know and bridging to new people or seeing people in unfamiliar roles.

Natural: Natural resources and natural beauty like rivers, parks, outdoor recreation, and farmland.

Cultural: Activities, foods, creativity (local traditions, art, and music), and ways of thinking that are familiar.

Human: Knowledge, skills, and abilities of people; also includes leadership ability and health and wellness of people.

Political: Access to decision-makers, such as student council, school boards, or town councils. Power of individuals and groups to influence rules or budgets.

Financial: Money available to invest, including helping or starting businesses, as well as giving away money and goods to those who need it.

Built: Structures and facilities that support a community, such as communications, roads, and buildings.

Descriptions of the seven community capitals found within the Community Capital Framework.