Local planning for sustainable development

Caroline Saunders and Paul Dalziel

Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 2010, vol. 4, issue 3, 252-267

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore how a “capital‐based” framework can be used by a small local government to plan sustainable development to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural well‐being of their communities. Design/methodology/approach - This New Zealand case study develops a framework for local government action and applies it to measure stocks of human made, natural, human, social and cultural capital for a small rural district. Findings - The conclusions find that it is possible to apply a capital‐based framework to local government planning, despite some data gaps, especially in the areas of social and cultural capital. Practical implications - The framework for local government action developed in the paper provides a well‐structured guide for planning investment in capital to promote the well‐being of local communities. Originality/value - Sustainable development indicator (SDI) frameworks are becoming commonplace at the national level; this paper shows how an SDI framework can be used to guide planning at the local government level.

Keywords: Sustainable development; Local government; Capital; Rural areas; Quality of life; New Zealand (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1108/17506201011068246

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