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What is Extension Community
Development? The purpose of the
University of Idaho Extension Community Development program is to
improve the quality of life in Idaho’s communities. Our Community
Development program focuses on creating sustainable social and economic
systems in Idaho by
- building social and human capital,
- creating partnerships, and
- increasing community access to
resources.
Community Development programming is
divided into 3 overlapping areas:
Social & Organizational Infrastructure
includes leadership systems, educational opportunities & resources,
workforce training, and access to medical and social services.
Economic Infrastructure
enables a sustainable quality of life consistent with resource
constraints, community goals, living standards, expectations, and
aspirations.
Physical Infrastructure
includes transportation systems, healthcare facilities, housing,
public facilities, sewer & water, and telecom/technology transfer
systems.
University of Idaho Extension
has four Community Development Focus Groups that reflect the
programming areas above. Click the links below for more information
about each group.
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