| Community resources, and the development and engagement of these | Includes human, social, natural, political, cultural, economic resources, and the way in which these are made use of in a community |
| Community networks | Family and neighborhood networks and other more or less organized networks |
| Institutions and services | Including formal and informal organizations, rules in use, norms, and values |
| People–place connections | People’s attachment to place which influences their local engagement. Places represent history, past experiences, culture, traditions, and landscapes. |
| Active agents | Individuals who take on an active role and show strong engagement in community activities. The leadership portrayed by active agents is not necessarily linked to formal appointments. |
| Learning | Learning from experiences and acting on this knowledge, single- and double-loop learning. |