The centre is a group of thinkers, practitioners, and leaders who are working together to shape responses to community issues that enable everyone to thrive and flourish. As a group of ‘pracademics’ (reflective practitioners and thinkers), we are committed to the goal of flourishing communities. Bringing together research and training; thought leadership and networking; media and consultancy the centre has the goal of working in partnership with others to create positive communities where people's wellbeing is at the centre. CBBC includes people with knowledge and skills in urban planning, architecture, community development and social planning, arts, culture, and leadership development. Bringing these skills and perspective together gives the centre a unique blend of expertise to address blocks to flourishing in both physical and social infrastructure.