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BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Framework & Action-Research Initiatives

BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Framework & Action-Research Initiatives. Developed jointly by DIA, MSD, CYF and CEG Based on NZ and overseas experience and research Discussion paper approved for release by Steve Maharey Nov 2002 2003 DIA initiated an SCD framework implementation project

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BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Framework & Action-Research Initiatives

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  1. BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Framework & Action-Research Initiatives

  2. Developed jointly by DIA, MSD, CYF and CEG Based on NZ and overseas experience and research Discussion paper approved for release by Steve Maharey Nov 2002 2003 DIA initiated an SCD framework implementation project LARPs and Sustainable Communities project Further work led by MSD on whole of government framework & strategy re sustainable communities A Framework of Developing Sustainable Communities (SCD)

  3. Capabilities and Resources Economic (jobs, money, physical infrastructure) Social (family, networks, associations, rights) Cultural (shared values, norms, reciprocity) Human (skills, knowledge, creativity) Natural (natural resources, ecosystem) (Amartya Sen 1985) Well-being is achieved by people & communities choosing & acting with their capabilities & resources

  4. A network of people & organisations bound together by factors such as… Shared identity, culture and/or whakapapa – eg. hapū/iwi or ethnic group Common geography, locality, place Administrative or political arrangements Similar interest or kaupapa eg. voluntary organisation, Māori community group, online “virtual community,” work(Based on OECD, 1998; Royal Commission on Social Policy, 1988) What is a Community?

  5. Maintains carrying capacities (natural resources, cultural values, human and social capital, economy and built capital) Considers future generations Retains diversity (creativity, skills) Balanced development - recognises interconnections of everything Considers wider interdependencies Community-owned, participatory What is a Sustainable Community?

  6. Community Sustainable Development Planning Whole Community Involvement Where we’re at Community Needs, Community Profile Where we’re going Community Vision, Identifying SD Outcomes How we get there Community Plan/Actions Informed choices, balanced development options Social/Cultural Capital Finance/Physical Capital HumanCapital Natural Capital Community capabilities and assets

  7. Key Enablers of Sustainable Communities Building Strong, Sustainable Communities Community Well-being Outcomes Community’s Journey to Sustainability & Well-being Identifying Needs & Concerns Gathering Community Information Visioning, Identifying Outcomes Community SD Planning Community SD Action Access to Information Identity, Shared Values Access to Resources Strong Social Capital Sklled leaders, Capable organisations Brokering Partnerships

  8. A sense of community identity, shared values & vision of a sustainable future Skilled leaders & capable organisations Strong social capital – bridging, bonding & linking networks; opportunities for civic participation Access to necessary resources & services Access to relevant advice, information, research & technology Essential public infrastructure Supportive legislative & regulatory environment Enablers of Strong, Sustainable Communities

  9. A 3-way partnership between CG, LG and Communities Aims: a) engage with sectors and groups, expand the scope of current initiatives toward a truly sustainable community b) work as a catalyst and facilitator to engage parties & help mobilise resources, targetting key enablers of sustainble communities c) seek out and test appropriate models, tools & practices d) use the spotlight of the SDPOA to encourage CG and local government engagement & collaboration to support sustainable community outcomes (links to LGA 2002 outcomes process) Sustainable Communities Project

  10. SC Project Structure Sustainable Communities Working Group Co-leaders: T Loomis, L Marra Manager: Viv Sherwood Local Demonstration 1 Project Team: Twin Streams (Waitakere) Local Demonstration 2 Project Team: Papakura Other ? Learning/Monitoring Forum Other Initiatives Other Initiatives

  11. Key Objectives Celebrating and sustaining people Honouring the environment Building on culture and heritage Creating a strong, sustainable economic base Project Twin Streams

  12. Key Objectives Creating partnerships with interested parties to help design & implement a participatory community outcomes process Maximise engagement of all sectors of the local community and CG agencies in development of the sustainable community plan (LTCCP). Achieving commitment from CG and other parties to identified community outcomes and their role in these Undertake coordinated initiatives on priority SD outcomes (whole of community with possible locality projects) Sustainable Papakura

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