The next two enhance social capital. Environmental, financial and constructed capital are conserved and improved. Taken together, these five community outcomes define what a vital community in a healthy ecosystem looks like. The Five Outcomes 1. Increased use of the skills, knowledge and ability of local people.
Local people are the basis for community success.
At times, much of a community's existing human capacity is neither recognized nor used in community efforts. At other times, a lack of skills or knowledge keeps community members from making good decisions or achieving what they set out to do. Ongoing improvements in the knowledge and ability of a community's residents help build rural community progress. Leadership skills can help mobilize people and resources. Strengthened relationships and communication.