Essays on Sustainable Community

While sustainable development means meeting the needs of the present and future generations, and a focus on prevention of environmental degradation, several factors influence the attainment of these goals, specifically culture and organizations. Sustainable development as a concept first appeared in the Brundtland Report of the World Commission on Economic Development (Buchanan 29). The Brundtland Commission was established in 1985 to address environmental problems due to economic development. Atmospheric pollution, climate change and global warming, accumulated wetlands, decreased freshwater quality, topsoil degradation, endangered species of animals and fishes, and forest degradation were environmental concerns discussed in the Brundtland Commission ( ...

According to Fulkerson and Thompson, different theories and definitions exist as to the nature, interpretation and value of social capital. They argue, however, that “social capital offers unique potential to integrate ideas from each of sociology’s major traditions” (Fulkerson & Thompson 538). This diversity and contestation over the definition of social capital mean it is still a developing paradigm. However, most definitions by sociologist show that social capital is a concept used to refer to relationships, resources, networks and individuals. It includes such aspects as civic engagement and collective action. Further, Putnam notes that social capital in the form ...

A sustainable community is one in which regional ecological characteristics can be realized and can persist for many generations appreciating a healthy surrounding, better community life, and a productive economy. A city that is considered sustainable should be able to improve the well-being of its residents without affecting or causing harm to the natural world. Air contamination has emerged as one of the most critical problems affecting the realization of a sustainable community, especially in urban areas. My community, in particular, is a victim of this circumstance and strategies are being put forth to curb this problem. Air pollution ...

Homework Assignment # 2: Sustainable Communities

Part 1: Community Observations A closer view of my city which is Corvallis Oregon reveals that there is a general lack of sustainability regarding the three dimensions including ecology, social equity, and economy. Most people still get to work using public means of transport which pollutes the environment hence is not sustainable. Further, there are very few locally produced foods available in the community and the number of green spaces like parks, trails and greenways are not that many though there are a few of them around. There is only one gathering place for the community which is a ...

International Sustainable Community Development practices such as Child-Aid foundation requires the proper preparation. The first thing that comes to mind after the speaker talks about the Child-Aid issue with teachers is the loss of resources as a result of uninformed staff. The books stashed in the library would have been a loss if the issue was not identified. The Guatemala school teachers had not used books even during their life as students. The instructors and founders should understand the difference between charity and development. In most cases, people participate in charity more than in the developing to the needy ...

Rural tourism can be defined as a tourism project in the rural areas where people from all over the world come to visit, and the project is run by the community itself. It is a project in the community whereby tourism, visit the community so as to see their unique culture and traditional practices. For a form of tourism in the rural areas to qualify to be classified as a community-based rural tourism, the community must be the sole managers of the activity. They must also be the sole beneficiaries of all the financial and non-financial needs which are ...