Author Archives: jennawilliamson87

  Community Connections Since attending Royal Roads University I have never been so disconnected from my community. I have little to no social capital within the city of Victoria. Due to the heavy workload I have not had an opportunity … Continue reading →

What makes a vital community? A vital community is one that is thriving on many levels. It takes into consideration and prioritizes the well-being of community members, their quality of life, their happiness and the overall resilience of the community. … Continue reading →

For this blog I will be looking at my personal waste and consumption habits and comment on how these can be minimized. I would also like to take the opportunity to explore how waste and consumption, specifically “disposable attitudes” effect … Continue reading →

What is Walk Score? Walk Score is a website designed to determine the walkability of a certain area. It allows you to research and locate areas that are walkable to reduce dependability on cars. It aims to help not only … Continue reading →

What is an ecological footprint? An ecological footprint is used to determine the amount of viable land is required to support human activity. Calculators of ecological footprint can range in size from individual people, a city, community, region, country or … Continue reading →

What is Sustainable Development?      There is no textbook definition of sustainable development. Each company, organization, government, and each individual has their own definition that is in some way biased on their own values and beliefs. Sustainable development is a … Continue reading →