Neighbourhood Hubs: Engaging Communities for Sustainability
2012 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year))
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
Society is facing a great sustainability challenge, where the design of its social systems has made it increasingly difficult for the planet to support humanity. Given the complexity of the sustainability challenge, the planet requires a shift in the way society is organised and a commitment to sustainability from individuals and communities. This thesis explores how neighbourhood hubs can serve as a platform to engage individuals to take an active participatory role in their community. Neighbourhood hubs are defined as: a fixed physical gathering place which intentionally brings people together to carry out services, activities, programs and events that serve the local community. This research sought to uncover the dynamic and engaging characteristics of neighbourhood hubs that attract participants as well as the benefits of hubs to the local community in the form of community capitals. By combining the approach of Strategic Sustainable Development with the engaging characteristics of hubs, this thesis provides a planning tool to help hubs work towards their vision and move society towards sustainability. Neighbourhood hubs are found to be an effective and inspiring way for communities to move towards a vibrant and sustainable future.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2012. , p. 95
Keywords [en]
Community Capitals, Community Hub, Engagement, Neighbourhood Hub, Strategic Sustainable Development, Vibrant Communities
National Category
Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:bth-3332Local ID: oai:bth.se:arkivexD92510F04C2DDB19C1257A1400448526OAI: oai:DiVA.org:bth-3332DiVA, id: diva2:830636
Educational program
SLASL (Master programme in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability
Uppsok
Social and Behavioural Science, Law
Supervisors
Note
carlygurr@gmail.com; adrienne.mccurdy@gmail.com; sarahrose.robert@gmail.com
2015-04-222012-06-052018-01-11Bibliographically approved