Clear, well-crafted governing documents are the backbone of a thriving community association. These essential documents need to be regularly reviewed, evaluated, and strengthened to keep up with changing conditions, issues, and attitudes. Here’s how to know when to update them.
The Landings Association, a multigenerational haven for 9,000 residents on Skidaway Island, Ga., combines resort-style living with small town charm. After noticing significant demographic changes, the unique, large-scale, 50-year-old community near Savannah decided it was time to undertake a strategic plan. Here’s how.
The pools at Captain’s Cove in Greenbackville, Va., serve as far more than summertime retreat spots. They are vibrant gathering places that bring the community together. Thanks in part to a junior lifeguard program, the community has woven pool safety into the fabric of daily life.
What community managers do can seem thankless and like our goals are forever out of reach, but we can support well-being and find success. There are low-cost, high-impact steps we can take to improve culture, restore meaning, and improve community associations and management companies.
When my wife and I moved into our community association, I was simply excited to be part of a new building. As I got to know my neighbors, attended board meetings, and saw how deeply people cared, I realized how meaningful it would be for me to help guide our community transition from developer control to homeowner-led governance.
