Description
Most people desire economic security and physical and social well-being for themselves, their children, and their childrenÆs children—in other words, a sustainable quality of life.
Hallsmith suggests that sustainability requires city officials and citizens to change systems instead of trying to solve problems one by one. She outlines a process for defining community vision, using the examples of the Earth Charter and the Melbourne Principles for Sustainable Cities, and explains the skills that must be cultivated for collaborative change to be successful.
Examining the theory of system dynamics, she advocates an approach to city planning that builds on assets to develop healthy and sustainable social, governmental, economic, and environmental systems. In addition to explaining the basics of system dynamics, Hallsmith shows how the theory can help communities develop strategies and action plans.
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