Abstract
The concentration of disadvantage in specific neighbourhoods is a widespread characteristic of many Australian cities. A broad range of policies and programs which utilize integrated forms of governance have been designed and implemented to redress this. Within the state of New South Wales, Australia, local governments have been identified as being amongst the most effective drivers for these integrated governance approaches. Utilizing a case study of the Penrith Neighbourhood Renewal Program, this paper explores recent attempts by Penrith City Council to develop a framework to redress neighbourhood disadvantage, firstly by establishing an integrated governance framework for the program, and secondly by transforming the council’s operational structure.
Highlights
Sustainable Communities: An environment where communities participate in and drive their own futures
Strengthening Communities: This is about how communities build their strengths on an ongoing basis to improve their wellbeing, education and employment opportunities and so on
Developing Positive Partnerships: Council, strategic partners, and community are committed to the delivery plan and each play an agreed role in its impelmentation
Summary
Sustainable Communities: An environment where communities participate in and drive their own futures. Are these activities building on and developing resources and community structures within a priority neighbourhood that can be used to address the identified needs?
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