CAP Framework

The Community Accountability Plan (CAP) Framework implements and celebrates a grassroots, regenerative revitalization and accountability system designed to build, maintain, and protect pillars of resilience in historically African American neighborhoods. The CAP Framework cultivates a culture of sustainability that is inclusive and economically just.

Why CAP?

The disparities that exist for African American communities – across all sectors – are well-documented and persistent. Propelled by the exhaustive work of Dr. Dwight Mullen’s The State of Black Asheville and confounded by the lack of sustained community-driven solutions, we developed the CAP Framework as a holistic & regenerative approach that puts previously under-resourced and under-estimated neighborhoods in the driver’s seat.

Neighborhoods are the headwaters – the source – lending the creativity, energy, ideas, and collective power that ultimately feed the rivers that are our communities and cities. With CAP, businesses, nonprofits, community volunteers and government agencies operate in collaborative response to the plans of neighborhood leaders, working to help manifest their vision and build momentum, rather than prescribing solutions or programs.

Community Capacity Building

The CAP Framework utilizes the following Community Engagement Tools:

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Interactive Storytelling

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Community Coaches

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Inclusive Community Events

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Neighborhood Plans

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Neighborhood Beautification Projects

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Resources and Education

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Youth Training & Engagement

Cap’s Structure

The three key elements of The CAP Framework are the Arts, the Environment, and Social Enterprise – all working synergistically together, interdependent and interconnected. Woven throughout each of these three elements are the following:
  • identification, creation, maintenance, and monetization of community spaces (either historic, green, and other)
  • celebratory and educational opportunities (for individuals & groups, youth & adults)
  • alignment with existing policies (local, state, national, & international)

Interested in bringing the CAP Framework to your community? Contact us about consultation!

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Environment

Art

“Focus not on your obstacles, but your creative maneuvers around them.” ~DeWayne Barton

Environment

“Value You. Value Me. Together, Earth.” ~DeWayne Barton

Social Enterprise

Economic engines supporting programs that revitalize, protect, and uplift historically African-American neighborhoods and landmarks.
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