這篇文章旨在從921地震災後的救災及重建過程中，民間自發性的動員以及官方政策的制訂等兩個角度，來檢視「社區總體營造」政策過去將近十年的實踐成果所產生的社會影體力。然而在指出社區總體營造的進步性之後，作者並指出社區總體營造以往所沿用的工作模式及思考方法，在複雜的災後重建的脈絡中可能遭遇到的限制。

　　　　　This paper discusses the social impact of 'community empowerment projects' in the recent ten years by scrutinizing their influence on the rescue and recovery works after the 921 earthquake in 1999 led by government as well as the civil side. Despite the progress in the rescue and recovery works, in conclusion, the author points out that, to acquire further achievement, the existing practices of 'community empowerment projects' by professionals and community workers needs to transform themselves.