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Scaling Up

The Convergence of Social Economy and Sustainability

By: Sean Markey,Mark Roseland

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Scaling Up

The Convergence of Social Economy and Sustainability

By: Sean Markey,Mark Roseland

When citizens take collaborative action to meet the needs of their community, they are participating in the social economy. Co-operatives, community-based social services, local non-profit organizations, and charitable foundations are all examples of social economies that emphasize mutual benefit rather than the accumulation of profit. While such groups often participate in market-based activities to achieve their goals, they also pose an alternative to the capitalist market economy. Contributors to Scaling Up investigated innovative social economies in British Columbia and Alberta and discovered that achieving a social good through collective, grassroots enterprise resulted in a sustainable way of satisfying human needs that was also, by extension, environmentally responsible. As these case studies illustrate, organizations that are capable of harnessing the power of a social economy generally demonstrate a commitment to three outcomes: greater social justice, financial self-sufficiency, and environmental sustainability. Within the matrix of these three allied principles lie new strategic directions for the politics of sustainability. Whether they were examining attainable and affordable housing initiatives, co-operative approaches to the provision of social services, local credit unions, farmers’ markets, or community-owned power companies, the contributors found social economies providing solutions based on reciprocity and an understanding of how parts function within the whole—an understanding that is essential to sustainability. In these locally defined and controlled, democratically operated organizations we see possibilities for a more human economy that is capable of transforming the very social and technical systems that make our current way of life unsustainable.

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313

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Athabasca University Press

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177199021X

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9781771990219

Toward Sustainable Communities

Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments

By: Mark Roseland

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Toward Sustainable Communities

Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments

By: Mark Roseland

Helps citizens and their governments apply the concept of sustainable development in their communities. Original.

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395

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New Society Publishers

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0865717117

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9780865717114

Second Growth

Community Economic Development in Rural British Columbia

By: Sean Markey,John T. Pierce,Kelly Vodden,Mark Roseland

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Second Growth

Community Economic Development in Rural British Columbia

By: Sean Markey,John T. Pierce,Kelly Vodden,Mark Roseland

Broader political and economic changes are dramatically reshaping rural and small-town communities in British Columbia and across Canada. Increasingly, however, much of the responsibility for community-based prosperity and survival is falling to communities themselves. This book is drawn from a three-year participatory research project with four communities in British Columbia: two municipalities and two Aboriginal communities. The first part of the book examines historical and contemporary forces of restructuring, linking the development of rural communities with the legacy of resource development and Aboriginal marginalization across the province. The second part of the book presents the theoretical and practical dynamics of the community economic development (CED) process and outlines a variety of strategies communities can initiate to diversify their local economies. Second Growth advances understanding of local development by addressing two important deficiencies in the CED literature. First, CED is a rapidly expanding field that requires enhanced theoretical direction and historical analysis. Second, there is a need for systematic case study analyses of CED strategies in rural, small-town conditions. As communities struggle to confront complex forces of change, sound theoretical frameworks and tested best practices are important tools in facilitating the prospects for a second growth in rural and small-town communities. The book will appeal to educators and students of rural and economic geography, policy makers, and citizens who wish to better understand the transformations taking place across the rural landscape.

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361

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UBC Press

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077485085X

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9780774850858

Toward Sustainable Communities, Fifth Edition

Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments

By: Mark Roseland,Margaret Stout,Maria Spiliotopoulou

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Toward Sustainable Communities, Fifth Edition

Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments

By: Mark Roseland,Margaret Stout,Maria Spiliotopoulou

The go-to guide for sustainable community development, from the neighborhood to the regional level Fully revised and updated, Toward Sustainable Communities is the definitive guide to the why, the what, and most importantly, the how of creating resilient, healthy, equitable, and prosperous places. This fifth edition introduces the innovative Community Capital Compass as a powerful tool for maximizing the environmental, economic, and social benefits of complex community and regional decisions, and has been completely revamped to serve readers in the US, Canada, and abroad. Those seeking a comprehensive approach to sustainable community planning and development from the neighborhood to the regional level will benefit from: An expanded Community Capital framework that organizes community resources into eight interrelated forms of capital The Community Capital Compass process for navigating complex situations involving everything from municipal services and land-use planning to housing and climate change Elaboration of collaborative governance, community mobilization, public engagement, capacity building, infrastructure, policymaking, and promising practices A companion website featuring case studies, profiles, online resources, interactive tools, videos, and more. Packed with concrete, proven strategies, this "living book" is the go-to guide for sustainable community development. Toward Sustainable Communities is essential reading for current and aspiring professionals, practitioners, policymakers, educators, purpose-driven organizations, engaged citizens, and anyone concerned about their communities and a sustainable future.

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402

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New Society Publishers

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155092768X

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9781550927689

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Scaling Up

Scaling Up

Toward Sustainable Communities

Toward Sustainable Communities

Second Growth

Second Growth

Toward Sustainable Communities, Fifth Edition

Toward Sustainable Communities, Fifth Edition

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