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Hall, Kenneth B. – Parks and Recreation, 1991
Fitness trails for senior adults are being developed in retirement communities and community parks nationwide to enhance total fitness through activities that build cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength, and balance. Recreation planners must create fitness trails that are interesting, enjoyable, safe, and appropriate for the senior…
Descriptors: Community Planning, Exercise, Health Promotion, Older Adults
Peer reviewedGreenberg, Michael; Lewis, M. Jane – Urban Studies, 2000
A survey of over 200 residents of a largely Hispanic census tract in Perth Amboy, NJ found that residents preferred recreation, cultural, and other community facilities be the aim of brownfield re-development. They were less interested in industry and business, the promoted aim of such re-development. Three-quarters of respondents indicated a…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Attitudes, Community Development, Community Planning
McMahon, Kathleen; Salant, Priscilla – Rural Development Perspectives, 1999
Describes an effective process for strategic planning of telecommunications in rural areas that includes a needs assessment and an action plan as well as input from businesses, public agencies, and households. Lists elements of a telecommunications needs assessment. Describes the planning processes used in Northeast Wyoming Economic Development…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Needs, Community Planning, Needs Assessment
Christopher, Gaylaird – School Planning & Management, 2001
Describes a California community concept, now in the planning stage, where education is part of the community lifestyle. Examines a fictional story of an 11-year-old's educational experience inside such a community. (GR)
Descriptors: Community Planning, Community Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools
Direct linkDalbey, Matthew; Nelson, Kevin; Bagnoli, Peggy; Bagnoli, David; Droge, Martha; Cirino, Anna Marie – National Association of College and University Business Officers (NJ3), 2007
Colleges and universities are growing, and they need new facilities to accommodate this growth. Whether it's space for new academic classrooms, laboratories, dormitories, research centers, business incubators, or space for retail and services necessary for a campus to thrive, college and university business officers are involved in decision-making…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Facilities Planning, School Expansion
Download full textMolek, Carol – 1995
This report describes a project conducted to address National Education Goal #5 (every adult American will be literate) by developing a cooperative network of literacy and job skills providers and encouraging lifelong learning in a Pennsylvania community. The communitywide network that was formed developed a strategic plan emphasizing community…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Agency Cooperation, Community Planning
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1992
Suggestions for developing active school-community partnerships are offered in this guidebook, which is based on the experiences of many Wisconsin communities. A central theme is that today's public schools must rediscover the importance of integrating the entire community with the formal education process and lifelong learning. Chapter 1…
Descriptors: Community Coordination, Community Education, Community Planning, Community Programs
Department of Education, Washington, DC. – 1992
Suggestions designed to help communities attain the fifth National Education Goal are offered in this document. The goal states that by the year 2000, every adult American will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Seven principles…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Community Action, Community Planning
O'Connor, Dineene – 1990
A series of activities designed to introduce young children to the practice of community planning are contained in this document. Drawings and illustrations appear throughout. Many of the activities invite the young reader to draw or to color the illustrations. (DB)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Development, Community Education, Community Planning
Sparrow, Margaret W. – Training and Development Journal, 1974
Suggestions for involving the National League of Nursing in community planning for health care are proposed. (AG)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Community Health Services, Community Involvement, Community Planning
Van Dusen, Peter; Marsh, William M. – 1977
This booklet is designed to assist prospective and established property owners in the selection, planning, and management of lake lands. It is organized into three parts: (1) selection and preparation of a building site; (2) property management; and (3) community development. These sections outline some basic guidelines for land development and…
Descriptors: Administration, Bulletins, Community Planning, Ecology
Anderson, William A. – J Commun, 1969
Descriptors: City Officials, Communications, Community Cooperation, Community Planning
Stoltzfus, Lorna Chr., Ed. – 1981
Presented is material from an information program designed to help citizen advisory groups and local officials improve decision-making in water quality planning. The program is designed to help people focus on essential issues and questions by providing materials suitable for people with non-technical backgrounds. Chapter topics include: (1)…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Citizen Participation, Community Planning, Conservation (Environment)
PEERY, A.B. – 1962
A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR MIGRATORY FARM LABORERS HOME-BASED IN SOUTH TEXAS IS PROPOSED. THE PURPOSE IS TO DESIGN A PLANNED COMMUNITY CONTAINING HOUSING, HEALTH FACILITIES, ORIENTATION AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, JOB-PLACEMENT FACILITIES, AND SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES. THE PLANNED COMMUNITY WOULD PROVIDE SAFE, SANITARY, AND…
Descriptors: Community Planning, Farm Labor, Health Services, Housing Needs
Burdge, Rabel J.; And Others – 1980
As part of a statewide study of public opinion, "Illinois: Today and Tomorrow," questionnaires were distributed to a sample of Illinois residents to determine their perceptions of land use, planning, and zoning. Respondents were asked whether more, the same amount, or less land should be allocated to specific uses (homes, recreation,…
Descriptors: Adults, Citizen Participation, Community Planning, Land Use
