Involving young people in neighborhood development

What are some ways to involve young people in the decisions that affect their lives at the neighborhood level? This paper distinguishes among five types of involvement-citizen action, youth action, youth development, neighborhood development, and neighborhood-based youth initiatives-and examines some of their promise and practice. It draws upon a national study of exemplary community youth programs and other studies of organizational resources that contribute to capacity building and raise questions about the future of the field.