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A Template for Integrated Community Sustainability Planning

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  • Christopher Ling

    (Royal Roads University, School of Environment and Sustainability)

  • Kevin Hanna

    (Wilfrid Laurier University, Geography and Environmental Studies)

  • Ann Dale

    (Royal Roads University, School of Environment and Sustainability)

Abstract

This article describes a template for implementing an integrated community sustainability plan. The template emphasizes community engagement and outlines the components of a basic framework for integrating ecological, social and economic dynamics into a community plan. The framework is a series of steps that support a sustainable community development process. While it reflects the Canadian experience, the tools and techniques have applied value for a range of environmental planning contexts around the world. The research is case study based and draws from a diverse range of communities representing many types of infrastructure, demographics and ecological and geographical contexts. A critical path for moving local governments to sustainable community development is the creation and implementation of integrated planning approaches. To be effective and to be implemented, a requisite shift to sustainability requires active community engagement processes, political will, and a commitment to political and administrative accountability, and measurement.

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  • Christopher Ling & Kevin Hanna & Ann Dale, 2009. "A Template for Integrated Community Sustainability Planning," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 44(2), pages 228-242, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:44:y:2009:i:2:d:10.1007_s00267-009-9315-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-009-9315-7
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