Best Practices Guide

60 Pages·2010·6.25 MB·English

by  Jackie Mercer

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The small towns that were involved in this study are well aware that community economic development means much
more than simple economic growth.
Many define community economic development as a tool that
contributes to the quality of life for people in their communities.
In many ways it is difficult to put a monetary value on the important aspects of our communities that we want to hold onto,
including social connections, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. However, when the communities we worked with put
community economic development into practice, it often meant:
• making sure that young people were connected to their community throughout their lives and had opportunities to settle
there if they so desired
• providing safe and comfortable spaces for the aging population
• securing meaningful employment for residents
• engaging the community in important decisions that affected their lives
• ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for both new and established enterprises
• celebrating tradition and culture
• relying on skilled and passionate volunteers to get things done
Many of those profiled in this study were guided by the principles of sustainability and creativity. Although they were put
into practice in different ways, they were important ways for communities to understand community economic
development, and what it would mean for their future.
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Environmental
Sustainable development means...
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Meeting the needs of today, without
compromising the needs of future
generations. Economic
Many small communities in rural Ontario realize the importance of sustainable development to
their future survival and prosperity. They are acting on this recognition by exploring development
that meets the criteria of sustainability.
For a rural community, sustainability ensures that development:
1) Is economically feasible
2) Reduces or prevents environmental degradation
3) Promotes equality and fairness
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We live in a global society....
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! Rural communities recognize that they are part of a larger global society and are
intimately affected by large issues of sustainability such as climate disruption (global
warming, climate change); oil prices and availability; and agricultural crises.
...but we can make a difference at home.
! Although affected by global and national issues, municipal councils, citizens,
business leaders and community organizations know that it is important to work at the local
level. Despite larger issues they can still make important decisions about how development
occurs in their own communities.
Important First Steps to Sustainable Development in YOUR Community
1) Start a conversation in your community about what sustainability means. Hold a meeting
where citizens can talk about what sustainability means to them. It may be a new word or
concept for some people and it is important that people donʼt feel intimidated or left out of the
conversation.
2) Consider some of the new and innovative ways to combine economic prosperity and
environmental responsibility. Many communities are looking into renewable energy sources, the
added value of local and organic food products, development of nature trails, sustainable wood
harvesting, and better mining practices.
3) Consider writing a sustainability plan. This can be part of an economic development plan or a
stand alone document. Many communities have excellent examples of sustainability plans., such
as the town of Hearst and the County of Huron.
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