About PertnerCaban Development

We support community builders and help emerging development communities find practical support aligned with CBNA principles across the USA.

We combine place-based engagement, technical assistance, and peer networks to accelerate community-led projects.

  • Capacity-building workshops
  • Local hub development
  • Peer mentorship and resource matching
Team planning session

Our mission

Enable resilient, community-driven development by connecting local leaders to tools, funding pathways, and technical support that respect community priorities.

  • Center resident leadership
  • Support scalable local solutions
  • Align with equitable development frameworks
Community map and strategy

How we work

Our three-phase approach focuses on discovery, design, and deployment with measurable milestones and local partnerships.

  1. Discover: Rapid listening sessions and asset mapping.
  2. Design: Co-created action plans with community teams.
  3. Deploy: Hands-on support and coordination with funders.
Design workshop

Featured projects

Project: community hub retrofit

Hub retrofit

Repurposing vacant space into community-driven hubs.

Project: neighborhood mentoring

Neighborhood mentoring

Peer-to-peer mentorship and technical clinics.

Project: small site development

Small-site development

Feasibility support for community-led infill projects.

Team & leadership

Director portrait

A. Rivera

Executive Director — community engagement, strategy

Our core team blends planning, community organizing, and development practice to support local leaders. We prioritize inclusive processes and measurable outcomes.

  • Community facilitators
  • Project managers
  • Technical advisors

Resources & FAQ

Start with a listening series, identify local assets, convene a steering group, and draft a one-page action plan. We offer templates and coaching.

We assist with proposal review, funder introductions, and developing phased budgets aligned to community milestones.

We map local needs to CBNA principles and provide checklists and capacity plans to ensure alignment during project design and deployment.

Connect with us

Have a project or want to learn more? Use the contact page to request a consultation.