Many small communities in British Columbia are dramatically affected by economic transition.
This project discusses how two communities, Tofino and Ucluelet, have responded to transition
and how indicators can lead to a more sustainable future. While the communities share several
similar biophysical and geographical traits, key differences exist in their historical and socioeconomic
development. The communities, dependent on natural resources throughout their
history, have developed different responses to the challenges created by transition. This project
will discuss the transition experiences of Tofino and Ucluelet and detail how sustainable
development tools (indicators) can help the communities move towards a more sustainable future.
This project is guided by three key questions. First, the project considers the factors contributing
to structural economic transition in Tofino and Ucluelet within the context of British Columbia as
a whole. Secondly, the project examines how the communities of Tofino and Ucluelet have
addressed the challenges of economic transition and how are they planning for sustainability.
Finally, the project addresses how sustainability indicators can be used by the respective
communities to move towards a more sustainable future. This project drew on information from
the literature related to economic transition, sustainability indicators, and from interviews with
the Planners in Tofino and Ucluelet.
A process for how Tofino and Ucluelet could develop indicators is provided. Additionally, key
environmental, socio-economic, and tourism indicators are provided that address some of the
planning issues in the two communities. The project suggests that planners need to work with
communities to facilitate the development of indicators that support principles of sustainability.
Finally, it is suggested that a mechanism be developed to integrate indicators into formal planning
practice.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:BVAU.2429/11215 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Bailey, Richard James |
| Source Sets | Library and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Relation | UBC Retrospective Theses Digitization Project [http://www.library.ubc.ca/archives/retro_theses/] |
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