This Virginia Assembly document focuses on the concept of community as defined by the Founding Fathers of the U.S. Constitution. The final report identifies and discusses problems related to the modern quest for community in a national republic. Recommendations by the Assembly are offered in eight areas: (1) civic responsibility; (2) corporate citizenship; (3) mobility; (4) community planning; (5) local responsibility; (6) social diversity; (7) education and job opportunities; and (8) media concentration. The keynote address, "Federalism's Newest Challenge: Community Rights, Responsibilities, Self-Governance" by Neal B. Peirce discusses: (1) the role of state governments in assuming programs and responsibilities where the federal government's support ends; (2) the cooperation within metropolitan communities that is financially advantageous for the communities involved; (3) the efforts by local communities to encourage participation between municipal government and private industry and to promote citizens' participation within the community; and (4) some questions to ask about citizen participation and community leadership in order to determine a healthy civic life. This document also contains the titles and participants of the three panel presentations and a list of the Assembly's participants. (DJC)