Description
With a foreword written by Senator Bernie Sanders
What is a durable economy? It is one that not only survives but thrives. How is it created, and what does it take to sustain over time? Sustainable Communities provides insight and answers to these questions.
Citing Burlington, Vermont's remarkable rise to award-winning status, this book explores the balance of community planning, social enterprise development, energy and environment, food systems and cultural well-being. Aimed at policymakers, development practitioners, students, and citizens, this book describes which and how multiple influences facilitate the creation of a local, durable and truly sustainable economy. The authors hope to inspire others by sharing this story of what can be done in the name of community economic development.
Table of Contents
1. The Quest for a Durable Local Economy 2. Localize and Socialize 3. Welcome One, Welcome All: Economic Inclusiveness 4. Crunch and Funk: Cultural Vibrancy 5. I’m Ok, You’re Ok… Social Well-Being 6. Glowing and Growing – Energy and Environment 7. Tasting as Good as it Looks… Local Food System Sustainability 8. Summing Up Appendix A: Accolades List. Appendix B: Twenty-five Year Timeline and Milestones.
