Social:Community association

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A community association is a nongovernmental association of participating members of a community, such as a neighborhood, village, condominium, cooperative, or group of homeowners or property owners in a delineated geographic area. Participation may be voluntary, require a specific residency, or require participation in an intentional community. Community associations may serve as social clubs, community promotional groups, service organizations, youth sports group, community gardens, or quasi-governmental groups.

Types

  • Community land trust
  • Community garden
  • Community-supported agriculture
  • Homeowners' association – association of property owners within a community
  • Neighborhood association- voluntary association of property owners or residents in a neighborhood
  • Intentional community – may or may not include formal association or governance
  • Neighborhood watch
  • Social club

See also

  • Community Associations Institute
  • Neighborhood council

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