Follow the following links for additional detailed information on the theory and practice of developing online communities and community resources.

Why Community Networks?
A series of papers that discusses the hows and whys of bringing the community online; includes a discussion of first-amendment and other legal issues.

Information for Community Leaders
Community Networks and Community Pages in Minnesota: The Business of Identity and Connection.

Building Community on your Web Site
Tips for creating an online community around your Web site.

Case study: Talk City
This is a look at the development of one online community.

Civic Networks: Building Community on the Net
Covers topics such as: the virtual community; the networked community; public space; deliberation; and social capital.