community-driven solution

[/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈdrɪvən səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: community-driven solutions
solução impulsionada pela comunidade
1. A problem-solving approach or initiative developed, led, and implemented by members of a community to address local needs and challenges
The neighborhood implemented a community-driven solution to reduce crime by organizing regular patrols and youth programs.
O bairro implementou uma solução impulsionada pela comunidade para reduzir a criminalidade através de patrulhas regulares e programas para jovens.
2. A project or strategy designed with input and participation from community members rather than imposed by external authorities
The water scarcity issue was resolved through a community-driven solution that involved local farmers and environmental groups.
A questão da escassez de água foi resolvida através de uma solução impulsionada pela comunidade que envolveu agricultores locais e grupos ambientais.
In Brazil, community-driven solutions are increasingly valued in social development contexts, particularly in favelas and low-income neighborhoods where government services may be limited. In the USA, this concept is central to civic engagement and local activism. The term reflects a global shift toward participatory approaches and empowering communities to solve their own problems rather than relying solely on external authorities or corporate interventions.
NYC Slang
grassroots fix
Synonyms / Sinônimos
grassroots solutioncommunity-based approachparticipatory solutionbottom-up initiativecollective solution
Antonyms / Antônimos
top-down solutionexternally-imposed solutiongovernment-mandated approachcorporate-driven initiative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução impulsionada pela comunidade
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
solução criada pela comunidade
Often used in social projects and favela initiatives
São Paulo
solução participativa comunitária
Frequently used in urban development and corporate social responsibility contexts
Portugal
solução impulsionada pela comunidade
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in similar contexts across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

community engagementparticipatory democracygrassroots movementsocial innovationlocal empowermentcollective action

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the people, for the people
homegrown solution
community takes charge
pulling together as one
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