How To Save Your Neighborhood City Or Town

Author : Julian Dobson
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447323938

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How to Save Our Town Centres by Julian Dobson Pdf

Has the Internet killed our main streets? Have our town and city centers become obsolete? This book looks beyond the empty commercial buildings and “shop local” campaigns to focus on the real issues: how the relationship between people and places is changing; how business is done and who benefits; and how the use and ownership of land affects us all. Written in an engaging and accessible style and incorporating numerous original interviews,How to Save Our Town Centres sets out a comprehensive and coherent agenda for long-term, citizen-led change. It will be vital reading for policy makers and researchers alike, and anyone interested in planning, architecture and the built environment, economic development, and community participation.

Author : Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119564812

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Strong Towns by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. Pdf

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

Author : Maritza Pick
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Advertising campaigns
ISBN : 0871565226

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How to Save Your Neighborhood, City, Or Town by Maritza Pick Pdf

Whether you want to stop the pollution of a nearby river, save a local wilderness area from development, or elect an environmentalist to your city council, this inspirational and practical guide shows you how to master the community organizing techniques used by Sierra Club activists across the nation to win environmental victories. Written both for the new activist and the experienced campaigner, How to Save Your Neighborhood, City, or Town presents the entire range of community organizing techniques, from writing press releases to setting up and running a local environmental campaign. Using simple, step-by-step instructions, this book shows you how to: -- Alert your neighborhood -- Address city hall -- Organize a meeting -- Prepare for public hearings -- Set up a phone bank -- Develop fundraising events -- Create a newsletter -- Staff a campaign committee -- Contact the media -- Run a political campaign

Author : Michael A. Stegman,William J. Benfanti,John P. Ross
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788137228

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Bridging Regional Growth and Community Empowerment by Michael A. Stegman,William J. Benfanti,John P. Ross Pdf

Contents: ideas matter: reflections on the new regionalism; central cities' loss of power in state politics; inside-out: regional networks and industrial adaptation in Silicon Valley and Route 128; specialization vs. diversity in local economies: the implications for innovative private-sector behavior; crime and community: continuities, contradictions, and complexities; community empowerment strategies: the limits and potential of community organizing in urban neighborhoods; and comprehensive neighborhood-based initiatives. Charts and tables.

Author : Bill Bigelow
Publisher : Rethinking Schools
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780942961270

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Rethinking Our Classrooms by Bill Bigelow Pdf

Readings, resources, lesson plans, and reproducible student handouts aimed at teaching students to question the traditional ideas and images that interfere with social justice and community building.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Rethinking Schools
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Multicultural education
ISBN : 9781937730185

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Rethinking Our Classrooms, Volume 2 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeffrey M. Wallmann
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0896724239

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The Western by Jeffrey M. Wallmann Pdf

Wallmann's sweep through the western is a careful, incisive, and blessedly non-theoretical examination of the implications of the western from the beginning to the present, taking the reader deep into the heart of the subject and offering original and perceptive theories of how the western reflects the evolution of America."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Virginia Venable Kidd,Virginia Kidd,Rick Braziel
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0965502937

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COP Talk by Virginia Venable Kidd,Virginia Kidd,Rick Braziel Pdf

This book is intended for police officers who want to improve their communication skills in the context of implementing the goals and objectives of community policing. The first chapter discusses basic communication principles that explain how a message is sent and received. It examines the content and relational message components, communication context, verbal and nonverbal codes, channel, and feedback. Chapter 2 is designed to improve an officer's interpersonal communication, as community policing increases the number of interactions between an officer and the community. Chapter 3 considers the dynamics of work groups. Step-by-step instructions are provided for planning and leading a small, task-oriented group meeting. Chapter 4 focuses on public speaking, as it teaches officers how to prepare and deliver a talk before a group; and Chapter 5 instructs officers in how to prepare for and lead a community meeting. Topics cover selecting a presentation format, planning the details of your meeting, and dealing with a hostile audience. Remaining chapters focus on creative problem-solving techniques, ways to convince others to support a creative solution and become involved in an action plan for change, and ways to publicize a program through the media and other means.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : City planning
ISBN : WISC:89128045549

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Cityscape by Anonim Pdf

Author : Donald W. Lotter
Publisher : Morning Sun Press
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1996-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0962906964

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Earthscore by Donald W. Lotter Pdf

Author : Cynthia J. Rocha
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780471752202

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Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice by Cynthia J. Rocha Pdf

A concise overview of the policy practice information social workers need to advocate for policy changes within an organization and at local, state, and national levels Given the nature of their work, social workers must understand social problems and the ways social welfare policies are established. Written by a leading expert in social work policy, Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice presents specific tactics for policy practice as well as instructions on how to implement it at several different organizational and government levels. Focusing on developing skills, Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice is a practical resource that includes step-by-step guidelines for putting a plan into action and working efficiently within a system. Techniques are presented for handling a number of related topics including effective interpersonal communication and participation, utilizing technology and the media in policy practice, creating change within organizations, and many more. As part of the Essentials of Social Work Practice series, this book is an indispensable resource that offers a concise yet thorough overview of policy practice, numerous tips for best practices, and valuable advice that must be at one's fingertips to practice knowledgeably, effectively, and ethically. Each chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, case examples, and extensive illustrative material, as well as vignettes that promote critical thinking around policy practice planning.

Author : P.J. Bert Hakkinen,Gerald Kennedy,Frederick W. Stoss
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 953 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780080534664

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Information Resources in Toxicology by P.J. Bert Hakkinen,Gerald Kennedy,Frederick W. Stoss Pdf

Information Resources in Toxicology, Third Edition is a sourcebook for anyone who needs to know where to find toxicology information. It provides an up-to-date selective guide to a large variety of sources--books, journals, organizations, audiovisuals, internet and electronic sources, and more. For the Third Edition, the editors have selected, organized, and updated the most relevant information available. New information on grants and other funding opportunities, physical hazards, patent literature, and technical reports have also been added.This comprehensive, time-saving tool is ideal for toxicologists, pharmacologists, drug companies, testing labs, libraries, poison control centers, physicians, legal and regulatory professionals, and chemists. Serves as an all-in-one resource for toxicology information New edition includes information on publishers, grants and other funding opportunities, physical hazards, patent literature, and technical reports Updated to include the latest internet and electronic sources, e-mail addresses, etc. Provides valuable data about the new fields that have emerged within toxicological research; namely, the biochemical, cellular, molecular, and genetic aspects

Author : Bella Mody
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003-04-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781452263021

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International and Development Communication by Bella Mody Pdf

"Mody ties together much of the book with the currently compelling concept of globalization. For scholars it provides a wealth of current references and sketches a historical overview that is mostly absent in other volumes that attempt a summary like this one." —COMMUNICATION RESEARCH TRENDS International and Development Communication: A 21st Century Perspective examines the exciting field of international and development communication and illustrates how this field of study is composed and how it has grown. Derived from the successful Handbook of International and Intercultural Communication, Second Edition, this book opens with an updated and expanded introduction by Bella Mody, showcasing the effects of globalization, and contains those chapters from the Handbook that deal with international and development communication. International and Development Communication provides a historical perspective and a contemporary analysis of the field of international communication and its application to development communication. The book examines how communication media and telecommunications are considered central to globalization and to national development, and discusses globalization in history, the role of media, changes in structural biases of media and telecommunication institutions, national forces of capitalism, and biases in international and development communication messages. provides a historical perspective and a contemporary analysis of the field of international communication and its application to development communication. The book examines how communication media and telecommunications are considered central to globalization and to national development, and discusses globalization in history, the role of media, changes in structural biases of media and telecommunication institutions, national forces of capitalism, and biases in international and development communication messages. The book, divided into two parts, revolves around media institutions and the conditions under which they have been used by the state and private capital. Part One covers international communication and presents the thinking of several well-known authors from areas such as South Asia, East Asia, Europe, and North America. Part Two focuses on development communication applications by various active researchers and professors, drawn from Latin America, South Asia, and North America. With contributions from experts in the field, each part of the book begins with a chapter on theories and closes with one on issues. Chapters within each part examine the distinct and broadly recognized topics of research within each area, such as media corporations in the age of globalization, transnational advertising, the global-local dialectic and polysemic effects, development communication campaigns, communication technology and development, and international development communication.

Author : William B. Gudykunst,Bella Mody
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0761920900

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Handbook of International and Intercultural Communication by William B. Gudykunst,Bella Mody Pdf

This handbook summarises the state of the art in international, cultural and developmental communication and sets the agenda for future research.

Author : Michael B. Gerrard
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0262571137

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Whose Backyard, Whose Risk by Michael B. Gerrard Pdf

In Whose Backyard, Whose Risk, environmental lawyer, professor, and commentator Michael B. Gerrard tackles the thorny issue of how and where to dispose of hazardous and radioactive waste. In Whose Backyard, Whose Risk, environmental lawyer, professor, and commentator Michael B. Gerrard tackles the thorny issue of how and where to dispose of hazardous and radioactive waste. Gerrard, who has represented dozens of municipalities and community groups that have fought landfills and incinerators, as well as companies seeking permits, clearly and succinctly analyzes a problem that has generated a tremendous amount of political conflict, emotional anguish, and transaction costs. He proposes a new system of waste disposal that involves local control, state responsibility, and national allocation to deal comprehensively with multiple waste streams. Gerrard draws on the literature of law, economics, political science, and other disciplines to analyze the domestic and international origins of wastes and their disposal patterns. Based on a study of the many failures and few successes of past siting efforts, he identifies the mistaken assumptions and policy blunders that have helped doom siting efforts. Gerrard first describes the different kinds of nonradioactive and radioactive wastes and how each is generated and disposed of. He explains historical and current siting decisions and considers the effects of the current mechanisms for making those decisions (including the hidden economics and psychology of the siting process). A typology of permit rules reveals the divergence between what underlies most siting disputes and what environmental laws actually protect. Gerrard then looks at proposals for dealing with the siting dilemma and examines the successes and failures of each. He outlines a new alternative for facility siting that combines a political solution and a legal framework for implementation. A hypothetical example of how a siting decision might be made in a particular case is presented in an epilogue.