Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 125-129). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes special report study entitled : The sense of unity. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 125-129).

Thesis (M.Arch.)(Prof.)--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.

Thesis M.Arch.)(Prof)--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Includes summary. Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.

As welfare services expand in developing communities, the provision of attractive recreational services becomes increasingly important. Such provision of leisure-time activities is highly dependent on a community's ability, interest, and past experiences in the area of recreation. A survey is a valuable means whereby conditions in a community can be studied and evaluated, to the end that steps can be taken to implement appropriate recommendations. This thesis is a review of some of the significant conditions influencing the provision of recreational services in Bellingham, and of the approach taken to bring about an effective community programme of leisure-time services in the city. The survey "approach" consisted of elements of four main methods that were suggested by survey committee members during the study. As the survey progressed, and the members' understanding and appreciation of it increased, the study passed through four phases of development. These phases, or stages were related to the progress of the study and the development of the Central Survey Committee. Community organization and social group work methods were used to some advantage; their use assisted with the evolving of "a good report and citizen participation" that were required. Most of the material for the thesis was gathered by the writer, during a second year field work placement from the School of Social Work, University of British Columbia. Although recreation is one type of service, it needs to be closely related to other kinds of welfare services existing in communities. To see how recreational services fit in, to view the parts that leisure-time agencies play in the total picture, or to gain an understanding of the community's programme of recreational services, presents a challenge to any city. Thinking on a community level requires intellectual and emotional maturity of a high degree. How this occurred in Bellingham, is presented in this study. It is felt that this account of the Bellingham Recreational Survey, can be used to help clarify the "community organization process" that often seems to be referred to vaguely. As an example of a community study, it can be of reference value. / Arts, Faculty of / Social Work, School of / Graduate

The accompanying thesis, written as part of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Social Work, and entitled "COMMUNITY CENTRES AND THEIR SUPPORT - A Study of British Columbia" is primarily concerned in showing how community centres can be supported, realizing that support is more than financial. Based, for its practical aspects, on a survey of community centres in British Columbia, it discusses the characteristics of community centres, defines their particular functions, and indicates possible support. The historic origins of community centres are considered, and the conditions which have contributed to the development of community centres are outlined. The concept is accepted that a community centre is a movement enabling a feeling of unity and democratic, expression for the community rather than the concept that a community centre is restricted to a building or program. The particular functions of community centres are defined as providing facilities, offering a variety of activities, and arranging the co-operative organization of all or several groups. Governmental or tax-provided support is advocated in providing facilities while both governmental and voluntary support are proposed in providing activities and developing a co-operative organization. Other guides or principles are evolved which can be of assistance in the development of community centres in British Columbia. / Arts, Faculty of / Social Work, School of / Graduate

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Thesis. 1975. M.Arch.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / Bibliography: leaves 46-47. / M.Arch.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes special study report entitled: Street as an artery for social space learning from successful streets in Hong Kong. Includes bibliographical references.