Lecture: Weeks 2 & 3 Flashcards
1
Q
According to the United Nations, community development is made up of what 2 essential elements?
A
- The participation by the people themselves in efforts to improve their level of living, with as much reliance as possible on their own initiative
- The provision of technical and other services in ways which encourage initiative, self-help, and mutual aid
2
Q
What basic needs does community development aim to address?
A
-Food
-Shelter
-Employment
-Safety
-Sense of place
3
Q
True or false: the New Towns Movement is a new initiative that involves the creation of small sustainable communities
A
False: the New Towns Movement of the 19th century was influenced by the Canadian Pacific Railway and was a means of colonizing Canada