Edging Forward by Ann Dale
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Sustainable Development For Some
CRCResearch RRU. (2017, April 6). Sustainable Development for Some [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ns1BRwU5UAY
If you look up sustainable development, it often only addresses two concerns: the environment and the economy. But definitions of Sustainable Development include a third concern that is equally important: the social imperative. This HEAD Talks video animates an article written by Professor Ann Dale and Dr. Lenore Newman called “Sustainable Development for Some: ‘Green’ Urban Development”. To illuminate the social expense of urban development projects, it explores case studies in Victoria, Toronto, and Vancouver.
CRCResearch RRU. (2016, October 4). What is Spatial Justice? [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/UwlXUcn-MNs
What is spatial justice? It’s not a typo; it’s a new and important way of thinking about social justice. Many of us will relate to justice and injustice along axes like class or race or gender. But every single one of us is affected by the spatial distribution of justice—things like where your nearest library is or how much diversity is in your grocery store. Watch this short animated video to learn about common examples and ways to increase spatial justice.
CRCResearch RRU. (2014, October 27). Revitalization [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/okKLgdCS_XA
Created through a partnership between the Community Research Connections program and students of Royal Roads University’s Professional Communications program, this video explores community revitalization and aims to stimulate thinking on what contributes to thriving, sustainable communities. The video was produced as a part of the Solutions Agenda (http://crcresearch.org/solutions-agenda), a research project that thematically explores innovations for achieving sustainable communities.
CRCResearch RRU. (2013, June 23). Mutli-functional Spaces [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/zfa6j3GzilM
Created through a partnership between the Community Research Connections program and students of Royal Roads University’s Professional Communications program, this video explores the roles of multi-functional spaces in communities, specifically by ‘unpackaging’ the multiple functions of urban community gardens. Multi-functional spaces integrate multiple uses or functions in overlapping time and space. They contribute to economies of scale through sharing of resources, i.e., physical infrastructure, and provide access to diverse uses in one place, thus contributing to a community’s vitality. In addition, multiple amenities offered by through these spaces appeal to diverse community members, including activists, artists, academics and social entrepreneurs, allowing them to act as forums for creating connections and providing opportunities for collaboration across traditional boundaries.
Scale: How far did your food travel today?
CRCResearch RRU. (2013, February 7). Scale: How far did your food travel today? [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Q4rVjGzbltM
Created through a partnership between the Community Research Connections program and students of Royal Roads University’s Professional Communications program, this video contrasts small-scale food systems to large-scale food systems. Local, smaller scale food systems provide benefit in the manner that they promote food security and local employment, which contributes to community resilient to exogenous shocks. However, the flip side of the coin prompts us to consider the role large-scale food systems have in attempting to meet the nutritional requirements of a growing global population. The World Food Summit of 1996 defines food security as existent “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life”. Thus, the question of scale emerges for food when we consider our growing global population, how do we feed 7 billion people in a sustainable way?
GOOD Magazine. (2016, March 14). If The World Were 100 People | GOOD Data [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/QFrqTFRy-LU
Animation with simple, effective graphics text showing the statistical experiment of reducing the world’s population to 100 people. Statistics include access to clean water and shelter, and breakdown of global wealth.
The Shared Experience of Absurdity
TED. (May 2011). Charlie Todd: The Shared Experience of Absurdity [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com
The creator of Improv Everywhere recounts the absurd, bizarre, and downright hilarious pranks and happenings he orchestrated in public spaces around New York City. While there is no right or wrong way to play, his main goal is to bring people together.
TEDWomen 2016. (2016, October). Jeanne Gang: Buildings that Blend Nature and City [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/
Jeanne Gang designs buildings and spaces that foster community, including high-rises with variegated balconies for socializing, and police stations designed with community input.
TedxExeter. (2016, April). Maps that show us who we are (not just where we are) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/
Social Geographer Danny Dorling shows a series of maps that stretch according to different types of data. Densely populated areas, places with more water and more food growth, etc. are represented as larger.
The Guardian. (2017, March 23). Bill Clinton’s Speech at Martin McGuinness’ funeral in full – video [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/
Video of Bill Clinton’s speech at Martin McGuinness’ funeral.