BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Framework ActionResearch Initiatives A Framework

BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Framework & Action-Research Initiatives

A Framework of Developing Sustainable Communities (SCD) • Developed jointly by DIA, MSD, CYF and CEG • Based on NZ and overseas experience and research • Discussion paper approved for release by Steve Maharey Nov 2002 • 2003 DIA initiated an SCD framework implementation project • LARPs and Sustainable Communities project • Further work led by MSD on whole of government framework & strategy re sustainable communities

Well-being is achieved by people & communities choosing & acting with their capabilities & resources Capabilities and Resources q Economic (jobs, money, physical infrastructure) q Social (family, networks, associations, rights) q Cultural (shared values, norms, reciprocity) q Human (skills, knowledge, creativity) q Natural (natural resources, ecosystem) (Amartya Sen 1985)

What is a Community? A network of people & organisations bound together by factors such as… Ø Shared identity, culture and/or whakapapa – eg. hapū/iwi or ethnic group Ø Common geography, locality, place Ø Administrative or political arrangements Ø Similar interest or kaupapa eg. voluntary organisation, Māori community group, online “virtual community, ” work

What is a Sustainable Community? Ø Maintains carrying capacities (natural resources, cultural values, human and social capital, economy and built capital) Ø Considers future generations Ø Retains diversity (creativity, skills) Ø Balanced development - recognises interconnections of everything Ø Considers wider interdependencies Ø Community-owned, participatory

Community Sustainable Development Planning Whole Community Involvement Where we’re at Where we’re going How we get there Community Needs, Community Profile Community Vision, Identifying SD Outcomes Community Plan/Actions Informed choices, balanced development options Finance/ Physical Capital Human Capital Social/ Cultural Capital Community capabilities and assets Natural Capital

Building Strong, Sustainable Communities Community’s Journey to Sustainability & Well-being Identifying Needs & Concerns Gathering Community Information Access to Information Visioning, Identifying Outcomes Identity, Shared Values Strong Social Capital Community SD SD Planning Action Community Well-being Outcomes Access to Resources Sklled leaders, Capable organisations Brokering Partnerships Key Enablers of Sustainable Communities

Enablers of Strong, Sustainable Communities Ø A sense of community identity, shared values & vision of a sustainable future Ø Skilled leaders & capable organisations Ø Strong social capital – bridging, bonding & linking networks; opportunities for civic participation Ø Access to necessary resources & services Ø Access to relevant advice, information, research & technology Ø Essential public infrastructure Ø Supportive legislative & regulatory

Sustainable Communities Project • A 3 -way partnership between CG, LG and Communities • Aims: a) engage with sectors and groups, expand the scope of current initiatives toward a truly sustainable community b) work as a catalyst and facilitator to engage parties & help mobilise resources, targetting key enablers of sustainble communities c) seek out and test appropriate models, tools & practices d) use the spotlight of the SDPOA to encourage CG and local government engagement & collaboration to support sustainable community outcomes (links to LGA 2002 outcomes process)

SC Project Structure Sustainable Communities Working Group Co-leaders: T Loomis, L Marra Manager: Viv Sherwood Local Demonstration 1 Project Team: Twin Streams (Waitakere) Other Initiatives Local Demonstration 2 Project Team: Papakura Learning/Monitoring Forum Other ? Other Initiatives

Project Twin Streams Key Objectives Ø Celebrating and sustaining people Ø Honouring the environment Ø Building on culture and heritage Ø Creating a strong, sustainable economic base

Sustainable Papakura Key Objectives Ø Creating partnerships with interested parties to help design & implement a participatory community outcomes process Ø Maximise engagement of all sectors of the local community and CG agencies in development of the sustainable community plan (LTCCP). Ø Achieving commitment from CG and other parties to identified community outcomes and their role in these Ø Undertake coordinated initiatives on priority SD outcomes (whole of community with possible locality projects)