Community Quality-of-Life Indicators Best Cases VIII

This book offers critical insights into the thriving international field of community indicators, incorporating the experiences of government leaders, philanthropic professionals, community planners and a wide range of academic disciplines. It illuminates the important role of community indicators i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Otros Autores: Ridzi, Frank (-), Stevens, Chantal, Davern, Melanie
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing 2020.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Springer eBooks.
Community Quality-of-Life and Well-Being ;
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:This book offers critical insights into the thriving international field of community indicators, incorporating the experiences of government leaders, philanthropic professionals, community planners and a wide range of academic disciplines. It illuminates the important role of community indicators in diverse settings and the rationale for the development and implementation of these innovative projects. This book details many of the practical "how to" aspects of the field as well as lessons learned from implementing indicators in practice. The case studies included here also demonstrate how, using a variety of data applications, leaders of today are monitoring and measuring progress and communities are empowered to make sustainable improvements in their wellbeing. With examples related to the environment, economy, planning, community engagement and health, among others, this book epitomizes the constant innovation, collaborative partnerships and the consummate interdisciplinarity of the community indicators field of today.
Descripción Física:VI, 214 p. : 61 il., 52 il. col
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9783030481827