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...

Happiness, Well-being and Sustainability: A Course in Systems Change is the first textbook bridging the gap between personal happiness and sustainable social change. The book provides a guide for students to increase their skills, literacy and knowledge about connections between a sense of...

Much of what is known of street homelessness is informed by accounts from urban centres throughout North America and the UK. The nature of the problem and the ways in which it is addressed are implicitly assumed to be similar across diverse major cities. The street homeless are thought to be...

A community’s history, as represented in the cultural and built environment, can serve as an important asset for economic development and sustainable stewardship. Challenges abound in linking historic preservation and community economic development, especially in communities at risk of losing...