Introduction to Community Development BUNDLE

by Rhonda Phillips (Editor), Robert H. Pittman (Editor)

For the first time, Routledge offers two foundational community development texts combined for a discounted price. Beginning with the foundations of community development, An Introduction to Community Development offers a comprehensive and practical approach to planning for communities. Road-tested in the authors’ own teaching, and through the training they provide for practicing planners and community developers, it enables students to begin making connections between academic study and practical know-how from both private and public sector contexts. Sustainable Communities offers insight on the multiple influences taht facilitate the creation of a local, durable and truly sustainable economy. 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.

Paperback

Published March 13, 2015

About the author

Community investment and well-being comprise the focus of Rhonda's research and outreach activities. As a professor in the School of Community Resources & Development at Arizona State University, Rhonda works with faculty, staff, students and organizations to expand the reach of community-based education and research initiatives for enhancing quality of life. Her focus is using community indicator and evaluation systems for monitoring progress towards community development and economic development revitalization goals.