A small city is attempting to rejuvenate itself through housing and business development. Which concept of community is this city implementing?
1. Mobilization.
2. Organization.
3. Competence.
4. Development.
Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Community development is often the term used to refer to the rejuvenation of communities through housing and business development. Community mobilization is a similar concept that involves working with individuals and groups to provide population-based community driven assessments, interventions, and evaluations. Community organization is a process by which community groups are helped to identify common problems or goals, mobilize resources, and develop and implement strategies for reaching the goals they have collectively set. Community competence is defined as the ability of the community to engage in effective problem solving.
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