“Having a catalyst like SNG is a concrete way of formalizing and expand-ing the opportunities for Weed and Seed and the community as a whole to work more effectively together. These measures require a good sense of fairness, what is 'doable,' how to respect the concerns of all involved and yet get people to act. Sometimes, Weed and Seed sites have achieved similar levels of short term cooperation. But being able to sustain such a focus without a “we are going to work together strategist” like the SNG is questionable.

“SNG are the people who are constantly on the lookout and are expected by others to see the opportunities to work better together.”