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Challenging the digital divide: a literature review of community informatics initiatives
- Authors:
- LOADER Brian D., KEEBE Leigh
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 65p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Unsurprisingly there is a perceived correlation between the ‘information poor’ and those communities which are currently socially and economically isolated. The fear is that current trends in the acquisition, access and diffusion of ICTs may act to reinforce these existing inequalities. Consequently, as the new media and their adoption become increasingly important for educational achievement, employment opportunities, access to public and commercial services and other life choices, people living in deprived localities are likely to be significantly disadvantaged. The digital divide therefore refers to much more than the notion of access to technology. It is crucially bound up with debates about social exclusion, economic regeneration of deprived areas and the breakdown of social capital and community relations.
"Rainforests are a long way from here": the environmental concerns of disadvantaged groups
- Authors:
- BURNINGHAM Kate, THRUSH Diana
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 50p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
People on low incomes are often those worst affected by environmental problems and environmental policies sometimes conflict with their social and economic well-being. Little is known, however, about their environmental views and priorities.This report explored the environmental concerns of members of disadvantaged groups in four settings: a deprived urban neighbourhood; a deprived urban estate where people live close to busy roads; an ex-mining village where people live close to a chemical factory; and a rural area within a National Park.
Retailing, sustainability and neighbourhood regeneration
- Authors:
- CARLEY Michael, KIRK Karryn, MCINTOSH Sarah
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 79p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Local shopping centres are at the heart of sustainable neighbourhoods, especially in regeneration areas where many residents are without a car. But retail and transport trends have undermined local centres, reflected in derelict, stigmatised precincts and boarded-up shops. Viable local centres, accessible by sustainable transport, are also important all over Britain to reduce the huge growth in car-based shopping, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. This study looked at 14 positive examples of retail regeneration to determine good practice.
The groundwork movement: its role in neighbourhood renewal
- Authors:
- FORDHAM Geoff, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Groundwork movement began with the establishment of the first local Trust in 1981. Now there are almost 50 Trusts across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All undertake community-based, comprehensive regeneration work, often in the most deprived communities. A study of Groundwork's role in neighbourhood renewal has shown how intensive, patient and above all long-term activity, rooted in the needs and aspirations of local communities, can help rebuild confidence, trust and lay the foundations for renewal.
Transport, the environment and social exclusion
- Authors:
- LUCAS Karen, GROSVENOR Tim, SIMPSON Roona
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 54p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- York
The last twenty years have seen a dramatic growth in both vehicle numbers and the distances driven in all industrialised societies. Car-ownership is now the norm for most households. Ever-rising car-ownership has led to increasing concerns about the harmful effects of transport on the natural environment and quality of life for groups without regular access to a car. Nevertheless, policies which aim to mitigate the environmental impacts of traffic may sometimes come into conflict with the social inclusion of low-income and other disadvantaged groups and communities.
Building communities, changing lives: the contribution of large, independent neighbourhood regeneration organisations
- Author:
- THAKE Stephen
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 83p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report explores the contribution of independent neighbourhood-based regeneration organisations (NROs) in tackling social exclusion. Development trusts, partnership bodies, settlements, rural community councils and faith-based organisations are among those currently striving to fulfil this role. Some schools, health centres and housing agencies are also widening their remit. The study describes the varied contribution that these organisations make to tackling social exclusion. It identifies the components of what has become a mature organisational culture and distinguishes between the operational styles of doers, facilitators and hybrids. NROs also perform a role of deeper significance. Many residents of disadvantaged neighbourhoods have experienced the break-up of economic, organisational and social networks. NROs and other locally based community organisations have the potential to develop new social infrastructure in these neighbourhoods, if they can overcome the considerable difficulties they face in creating both trust and respect. The report concludes with practical recommendations to boost NROs’ ability to build vibrant, integrated communities.
The slow death of great cities?: urban abandonment or urban renaissance
- Authors:
- POWER Anne, MUMFORD Katharine
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 131p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report examines four inner neighbourhoods in two Northern cities that suffer from low demand, incipient abandonment and severe depopulation. It attempts to uncover the causes of abandonment, describe the struggle of those living through the experience and assess attempted remedies. The problems are examined at three levels: acute problems at city level; extreme problems at neighbourhood level; and complete abandonment in the worst pockets of the most difficult areas. The researchers found that regardless of housing quality, abandonment is affecting all tenures and all property types. The critical driving factors are: history and reputation; a decayed environment; easy access to better housing in better neighbourhoods; management problems; the failure of mainstream services; and the gradual breakdown of social stability. But the study also uncovered hundreds of projects that are helping to hold conditions. The report suggests a range of policy options that can build on the positive measures already in train and concludes that there is real potential for repopulating inner areas.