Over the past five years, the Purpose Built Communities network has undergone a powerful transformation through its Community of Practice (CoP), evolving from a loosely connected group into a vibrant, collaborative learning community and advocacy group. A newly released report, co-developed with Naava Frank of Knowledge Communities, captures key milestones from 2019 to 2024 and highlights the deep impact of intentional peer learning, trust-building, and shared leadership across the network.
Report Highlights Include:
- Stronger Connections and Belonging: Personalized onboarding, virtual orientations, and a growing Buddy Program have helped over 150 professionals across the network feel seen, connected, and supported in their work.
- Tacit & Explicit Knowledge Sharing: Through peer exchanges, job-alike CoP groups, and in-person convenings, members have shared hard-earned insights and created toolkits, templates, and handbooks that now support the entire network.
- Action at Every Level: From regional collaboratives securing public funding to national advocacy like “Hill Day,” Network Members are increasingly working together to drive change beyond their local communities.
- A Living Learning Culture: The network’s capacity to self-organize and support each other is now fully embedded in Purpose Built’s operations, with members driving agendas, shaping knowledge products, and sustaining momentum.
This report doesn’t just celebrate five years of growth — it maps out a future where shared knowledge, deep relationships, and collaborative action continue to power neighborhood transformation.
Download the full report or visit Purpose Built Communities to learn more.
