Sample module
| Hours to complete | 1.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | August 2004 |
| See more in | Community |
| Author | James Garo Derounian, Senior Lecturer in Community Development and Local Policy, University of Gloucestershire |
| Relevance |     |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Community Planning
Purpose
‘Community planning’ describes an approach to decision-making as well as a desired goal. It hinges on the active involvement of community members, so that results and outcomes match their preferences.
Benefits
The significance of community planning to planners is substantial – it provides planners and associated professionals and activists with the chance to cooperate, in order to bring about material improvements to individuals, communities and their environments.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
An overview of the role and importance of community planning with links to a wide range of relevant websites. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
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Local development frameworks conference
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