06 - Scope of Community Development - Practices and Ideological Basis p.2

Q: What are the three Es of sustainability?

Environment, Economy, Equity.

Q: How is sustainability defined in community development?

The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time while meeting present needs without compromising future generations.

Q: What does a sustainable community prioritize?

Multiple human needs, inclusivity, safety, shared prosperity, and diverse representation in decision-making.

Q: What is global environmentalism concerned with?

Resource depletion, pollution, species loss, habitat destruction, and climate change.

Q: What do economic mechanisms propose for sustainability?

Market-based solutions like emissions trading and proper pricing of natural resources.

Q: What does the regulation and public investment perspective emphasize?

Strong public sector regulations and investment in alternative energy and land conservation.

Q: What does equity activism critique?

Global capitalism and institutions like the World Bank and WTO for perpetuating global disparities.

Q: What is technological optimism?

The belief that human innovation and technology will solve environmental problems.

Q: What does social justice advocacy highlight?

Global inequities in resource consumption and the need for affluent nations to reduce consumption.

Q: What is environmental sustainability concerned with?

Human impacts on ecosystems, habitats, resource extraction, and waste creation.

Q: What is economic sustainability in a community context?

Ensuring everyone has long-term means for economic support.

Q: What is social equity in sustainability?

Equal power, voice, and access to social and environmental resources.

Q: What is a key challenge in sustainability under capitalism?

Short-term economic gains often conflict with long-term environmental protection.

Q: What is an example of a sustainable community in Canada?

Calgary’s EchoHaven, a zero-carbon-emission community powered entirely by electricity.

Q: What is the Drake Landing Solar Community known for?

Using solar technology to meet space heating needs.

Q: What is the Blatchford community in Edmonton designed around?

Multiple sustainability pillars including energy efficiency and reduced emissions.

Q: What does the Munch Museum in Oslo exemplify?

Sustainable community architecture.

Q: What does Tiny Grocery in Austin represent?

A repurposed community hub focused on sustainable local commerce.

Q: What is the main sustainability conflict communities face?

Balancing short-term economic benefits with long-term environmental conservation.

Q: What is the role of equity in sustainability?

Ensuring marginalized groups benefit equally from development initiatives.