Lecture 10Outline of Last Lecture I. SprawlII. Movie: “Sprawlanta”III. Gated CommunitiesOutline of Current Lecture IV. Building CommunityV. TransientsVI. GatingVII. SustainabilityCurrent LectureBuilding Community SOA 240 1st Edition-gated community package “builds” perceptions of elements of community-shared territory-shared values-shared public realm-shared support structures-shared destiny-irony... don’t always deliver on promises-gating does not necessarily create community, rather selects for certain type of person and income levelDefensible Space-crime and fear of crime connected to built environment-national media hype makes gating more attractive-increasing reliance on urban fortification, policing and segregation to maintain social orderMotivation: Concern for Transients-”newcomers” or “transients” are often suspect-lack of commitment to neighborhood, instability-economic and social threat-transients are symbolically liminal, no clear statusSense of Community: Positive & Negative Attributes-positive:These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-feeling of stability, comfort for “insiders”-negative:-reinforces perceptions of those not in community as “outsiders,” marginal of being included-NIMBY attitudes (Not In My BackYard)“Moral Minimalism”-indifference to the wrong-doing of others-dominates the suburbs-culture of weak, fluid social ties - undermines social control, promotes moral minimalism-decreases connections and social contacts, weakens bonds of mutual responsibilityGating and Crime-gating does not necessarily reduce crime-diverts crime to other communities-may create more fear of crime than it alleviates via social isolationA New Approach: Community Sustainability-can be viewed as a concept, method, or even way of life-many definitions, common themes among definitions:-focus on current behavior to benefit the future-link between economy and ecology-general dissatisfaction with current human lifestyles and behaviorsISU’s Definition of Sustainability-”Sustainability at ISU is an evolving process which enhances quality of life and meets economic,social, and environmental needs of the present without compromising resources for future generations”-at ISU, this is accomplished through teaching, research, service, and administrative efforts that benefit our various communitiesDimensions to Sustainability-economics-environment-equityDefining Community Sustainability-healthy and diverse ecological system continually performs life sustaining functions, provides resources for humans and other species-a social foundation provides for health of all members, respects cultural diversity, is equitable in its actions, considers needs of future generations-a healthy and diverse economy adapts to change, provides long-term security to residents, recognizes social and ecological