Cultural Development: Transforming and Sustaining Communities

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Key theme: 03 Visual integrity of historic urban landscapes
Date of reception: 29/10/2008

AUTHORS (*Main author)

POIRIER, Sandra * (United States of America) - Middle Tennessee State University
WOOLDRIDGE, Deborah (United States of America) - Bowling Green State University

ABSTRACT

Community cultural development is part of the emerging sustainability framework which encompasses a variety of activities involving individuals expressing their own stories and engaging in skill-building. Using arts and culture as a tool, community cultural development can assist communities design appropriate models of sustainability. These models contribute to changes in individuals and the community as a whole. This presentation will demonstrate how to integrate local customs and practices in educational environments assisting in cultural vitality and sustainability. We will discuss the six forms of community capital forming the foundation for
sustainable community development.

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