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Understanding NIMBYism

Cool+SecondaryYear 7Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmentalSustainability

Summary

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • describe how the characteristics of places are perceived and valued differently by examining case studies that influence liveability and sustainability.

Success criteria:

Students can...

  • explain the meaning of ‘NIMBYism’
  • identify through case studies the reasons why developments such as new housing and wind farms can spark debates about sustainability and liveability
  • propose balanced solutions to NIMBYism, and creating sustainable and liveable communities.

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