Amenity-Based Rural Development - Brandon University
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Moving forward with common l d t l f C d ’ language and a typology of Canada’s rural amenities
Nicole L. Vaugeois, PhDBC Regional Innovation Chairin Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development Vancouver Island UniversityVancouver Island University
Kelly Whitney‐Squire MA Candidate, Acadia University
Presentation at :On the Bright Side: Rural Canada Works Conference,
The Government of Canada has contributed funding towards this initiative.
2010 CRRF/RDI October 14-16, 2010
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Amenity‐based rural developmenty pIntroductory commentsInsights from the literatureInsights from the literature
Canada’s Typology of Rural A i iAmenitiesThe future with ABRDQuestions and discussion
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AmenitiesAmenities
Amenities refer to the hedonic or pleasurable aspects pleasurable aspects associated to natural and cultural features f l of rural areas.
These make rural areas attractive places to visit, play, live and prosper.p p
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A i b d l d lAmenity‐based rural development
The use of non production aspects of the rural environment the rural environment from which individuals,
i i communities, or society at large derive utility. It is this utility and corresponding valorization of rural amenities that are considered resources for rural development.development.
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FROM TO
Sectoral approach
Territorial approachI t tSubsidies
Places of prod ction
InvestmentsPlaces of consumption
production (resources)Export goods
p(amenities)Import people, ideas and Export goods ideas and investment
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Where is this coming from?Where is this coming from?
Rural areas are not homogeneous.
Despite overall trend of decline – some are
igrowing…
This growth is highly correlated to the presence of amenities which are speculated pto drive rural development.
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Use of amenities to
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Use of amenities to attract people, ideas
Induces a range of impacts to the
and investments requires foresight and p
landscape(positive and negative)
q gappropriate planning
supports(positive and negative)EnvironmentalE i
supports
EconomicSocial/cultural
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Awareness and supports needed
“Rural communities are not yet equipped to deal with the to deal with the planning consequences of
i l d l amenity‐led rural development. The explosion of impacts has caught many rural areas unprepared.”
Need for balance in promotion, protection and protection and valorization.
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Amenity based rural development attracts pnew people and ideas to rural communities
People are often attracted l i i
rural communitiesVisitors
d to rural areas as visitors. They may then be
attracted to relocate as
ResidentsBusinesses
attracted to relocate as a resident, to set up business or investbusiness or invest.
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1. Broad policy needed (national or provincial scope)2. Narrow policy needed (local or focused)
d f l f l l3. Evidence of rural proofing or rural lens?4. Mechanisms to support endogenous (grass roots)
development?development?5. Mechanisms to support regional approaches?6. Mechanisms to build leadership and develop capacities of p p p
rural residents?7. Provision of planning mechanisms to balance promotion,
lprotection, valorization?8. Mechanisms to encourage and support local
entrepreneurship and business clusters?entrepreneurship and business clusters?
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Is to identify what amenities exist in regions and the possible development strategies for
each type of region –yp gas uniform, cross‐cutting strategies are no longer seen as viable long term solutions for longer seen as viable long term solutions for
rural development.
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What are the types and categories of rural amenities categories of rural amenities in Canada?H i i b d l How is amenity‐based rural development currently supported in Canada?Where are there Where are there opportunities for enhanced supports for ABRD?supports for ABRD?
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What i i amenities are
in Canada’s rural areas rural areas that could support support ABRD?
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Amenities that are based on the natural attributes of rural areas including climate, air quality, land and water and which provide the scenic settings and materials for work and leisure pursuits of residents.
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Amenities��based��in��the��cultural��context��of��rural��cultural��context��of��rural��areas��including��heritage,��recreation��and��sports��recreation��and��sports,��arts,��work��and��community��and��which��serve��to��and��which��serve��to��enhance��quality��of��life��in��rural��regionsrural��regions.
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Amenities��that��enable��the��development��of��natural��and��cultural��amenities��including��infrastructure��amenities��including��infrastructure,��services��and��connectivity.��
These��enable��and��support��rural��areas��to��realize��and��manage��impacts��from��in�æmigration,��enterprise��development��or��tourism��activity.
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Lots��of��questions��to��answer…q
�ƒ How��does��the��Typology��of��Canadian��Rural��Amenities��fit ��different��regions��of��Canada?��yp gy gFurther��testing��on��the��universality��of��the��typology��is��suggested.��An��audit��tool��that��allows��rural��areas��to��assess��their��own��amenities��could��be��developed��as��a��way��to��translate��the��typology��into��practice.��yp gy p
�ƒ Data��on��the��role��or��influence��of��amenities��is��not��fully��understood.��Are��there��a��set��of��factors��or��preconditions��that��are��required��to��enable��communities��to��realize��value��from��amenities?��Are��some��factors��more��relevant��than��others?��And��is��there��a��generally��recognized��process��to��amenity�æbased��rural��development��that��could��assist��rural��areas��to��implement��strategies?��
�ƒ What��are��the��specific��goals��of��rural��development��and��which��goals��are��linked��to��amenity�æbased��development?��What��are��the��specific��goals��of��amenity�æbased��rural��d l t?��A ��th �� ti �� t ti �� d�� l i ti ?��development?��Are��they��promotion,��protection��and��valorization?��
�ƒ Which��types��of��amenities��contribute��to��the��goals��of��ABRD?��Are��some��amenity��types��more��important��for��in��addressing��depopulation?��Encouraging��tourism��development?��more��important��for��in��addressing��depopulation?��Encouraging��tourism��development?��Or��supporting��enterprise��for��valorization?��
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And��a��few��more…
�ƒ How��are��these��amenities��distributedacross��the��Canadian��context?��Are��there���ƒ How��are��these��amenities��distributedacross��the��Canadian��context?��Are��there��high��amenity��locations��and��can��these��be��identified,��prioritized��and��supported��for��ABRD?��A �� h ��l l��d �� l i �� d�� i �� h��h ��h �� i �� f���ƒ At��what��level��does��population��and��economic��growth��threaten��the��existence��of��natural��and��cultural��amenities?��How��do��rural��areas��balance��the��promotion��of��amenities��with��their��protection?��
�ƒ What��conflicts��exist��or��have��the��potential��to��exist��in��ABRD?��Who��are��the��stakeholders��with��an��interest��in��ABRD?��What��are��their��specific��interests��and,��how��can��a��shared��set��of��interests��emerge��to��address��the��potential��conflicts��in��g pthe��promotion,��protection��and��valorization��of��amenities?��
�ƒ What��common��property��amenities��are��suitable��for��promotion��or��valorization?��Which��ones��are��not?��Are��there��ways��to��develop��programs��or��strategies��that��Which��ones��are��not?��Are��there��ways��to��develop��programs��or��strategies��that��balance��promotion��and��protection��or��will��they��continue��to��be��addressed��separately��by��different��stakeholders?��
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•ABRD��showing��promise��as��an��approach��to��rural��development;development;•The��typology��should��be��used��to��facilitate��dialogue��about��ABRD��across��the��country ��and��tested��on��its��usefulness;ABRD��across��the��country,��and��tested��on��its��usefulness;•The��inventory��and��analysis��should��be��used��to��reflect��upon��current��program��offerings��and��realign��them��for��ABRDcurrent��program��offerings��and��realign��them��for��ABRD.
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The��full��report��will��be��released��by��Canada’s��Rural��and��Cooperatives��Secretariat