Purpose Built Communities catalyzes and accelerates holistic community revitalization across the nation.

Based on lessons learned from the revitalization of Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood and other successful, holistic neighborhood revitalizations, we help local lead organizations develop the strategies and partnerships they need to effectively address all issues that trap a neighborhood and its people in intergenerational poverty.

Purpose Built Communities Network initiatives differ from most community development work because of their holistic nature. Purpose Built Communities Network initiatives typically include radically improved cradle-to-college educational opportunities, mixed income housing, youth and adult development programs, jobs and job training, and commercial investment.

Purpose Built Communities Network initiatives demonstrate long-term commitment to solutions to intractable poverty that deliver both immediate support and sustainable futures for families.