ABSTRACT
A clear concept of the community as a fundamental element in human affairs—as a way of life and an attitude toward life—cannot be counted on to spring up spontaneously. The small community should use and recognize special or functional organizations, such as scientific and business associations, as well as its total-way-of-life or community organization. Almost every problem of the community, state, and nation, is met with on a small scale in our relations with people closest to us. From the old organic community and from the modern outlook this new synthesis can borrow the elements of its purpose and program. Common community programs of education, cultural and social life, recreation, health, and other major community interests, with inclusion of the entire community population in those programs to the full extent of individual capacity and interest. The beginning point for community development is person-to-person relationships.
