ABSTRACT
In the concluding chapter, we introduce a broader agenda of collaboration between community development and schools that elaborates upon our theoretical framework and emphasizes diverse perspectives and power. We highlight the importance of hierarchical power relations, as schools may wield power over community or lose power to tax-abating authorities or higher levels of government. Shared power is needed if the promise of schools as community development actors is to be realized. Because collaboration can narrow discussion to common agendas, we argue that diverse voices can promote belonging across institutions, generations, race and class. This can broaden both school and community development agendas and promote creative democracy.
