Advancing Knowledge through Grassroots Experiments: Connecting Culture and Sustainability |
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Authors: | M. Sharon Jeannotte Nancy Duxbury |
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Affiliation: | 1. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canadasharon.jeannotte@uottawa.ca;3. University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal |
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Abstract: | Since 2006, hundreds of communities in Canada have produced Integrated Community Sustainability Plans, based on a four-pillar model of sustainability and developed in consultation with residents and stakeholders. These community-based experiments have developed models, knowledge, and insights about the place of culture in local sustainability. Both conceptual thinking and planning practices regarding the role of culture in sustainable communities were at an embryonic stage when these initiatives took place. The discussions, plans, and implementation processes have advanced both theory and “leading edge” practices with regard to culture and community sustainability, illustrating the importance of a robust relationship between research and practice. |
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Keywords: | Canada culture and sustainability Integrated Community Sustainability Plans local planning practice-based research research and practice |
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