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Understanding NIMBYism
Lesson4 of 4 in this unit
Cool+SecondaryYear 7Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmentalSustainability
Lesson Summary
Students will understand how different perceptions, the influence of environmental quality, and the location and distribution of services and facilities have implications for liveability. Students will examine case studies from Australia about the ‘Not in my backyard’ (NIMBY) concept and why this can spark debates about the sustainability and liveability of communities.
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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