The effects of organizational linkages on the success of neighborhood organizations: a case study analysis

The effects of organizational linkages on the success of neighborhood organizations are explored. The focus is on linkages between neighborhood organizations and local governments. A contextual framework developed from existing literature on neighborhood organizations is presented, and is used to evaluate the case study material.

The case studies indicate that the effects of linkages on the success of neighborhood organizations are varied. The effects of organizational linkages are reported and analyzed, and information is provided useful to the practicing local government planner and to neighborhood organizations.