Revitalizing "Community"

I'm not sure we will ever see the return of "Community" like that of our forefathers. Times are different today, with computers, internet, cellular phones, cable television, two income families, credit card debt, lack of individual savings, moral degradation, molesters, and economic predation. Broken homes, fatherless children, and nearly 70% divorce rate surrounds all of us. Everyone is chasing the upper middle class standard of living on a lower middle class income. We have become a throw-away, consumer oriented society of wants that exceed needs and income. We are a country drowning in credit card debt, foreclosures, bankruptcy, ethics violations ,and degradation of personal values. We take fewer vacations than any industrialized country and spend more on perscription drugs for hypertension and ulcers than anyone. To make it worse, we are now victims of international terriorism and massive job losses. Do we have time for "Community" and do we need it?
In my community we have a new "splash park." I was opposed to the idea initially, but am gradually changing my mind. I'm changing because I see "Community" in the splash park that I never saw before. I see young families enjoying the water features with their children and the bonding these families are having with other families. There is a genuine common ground for participation and sharing in a healthy open air environment at the splash park. Everyone is welcome, no one is excluded, and there is no charge for participation. While the children are playing, the parents are engaging with other parents, all of whom are participating in "Community."
In the downtown area of my community, we have struggling businesses and vacant buildings like other small rural communities trying to survive the effects of Wal-Mart. People need a reason to come downtown; to shop, dine, or become a participant in 'Community." The attitude of the community must be "Community" for the downtown survival. Communities need to foster activities where participation is open, free, attractive, and safe. Art festivals, car shows, open air shopping, and farmers markets foster the type of atmosphere conductive to "Community." Attractive venues will engender participation which will increase interest and self-perpetuation. Communities need activities every week for the citizenry and visitors who help financially in the support of such endeavors. Continuous activities will foster new businesses that serve the needs of the participants and provide new sources of "Community."
There is a definite need for "Community" within all of us. Isolation and confinement are unhealthy environments for human beings, whether self-imposed or forced. Humans are social beings and need interaction and participation for happiness and health.
Communities need to foster "Community" just as individuals need to participate in "Community." There needs to be life outside of family and work. "Community" provides that third level of activity that everyone needs.