communities are stronger - capacity is increased
- people live longer
- people know and help their neighbours
- independent living is prolonged
- residents express pride in their community
- reduced risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
- lowered healthcare costs
- enhanced overall well-being
- reduction in costs of social service intervention
- contribution to child and youth development are increased
- reduced police, justice, and incarceration costs
- adults helped to develop full potential
- improved work performance
- life-long learning promoted
- community viewed as attractive to businesses
- spirituality explored
- tourism increased i
- individual self esteem and positive self image improved
- improved employment generated satisfaction levels
- enhanced perceived quality of life improved
- property values increased
- reducition in self-destructive behaviour
- ecological integrity protected
- reduction in crime
- air quality improved
- racism reduced
- environmental education embraced
- reduction in isolation and loneliness
- protection against environmental disaster
- families are strengthened and energy is saved
- more leaders are produced
- environmental stewardship is encouraged
- social skills are improved
Create Outcomes that:
- Are realistic, yet inspiriing
- Will indicate a catalytic change
- Show a noticeable impact in the strategic area
- Work towards inspiring commitment and action
- Require action at the cross-sectoral or cross-agency level (involves many aspects and organizations)
16 Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (1997). The Benefits Catalogue. Gloucester, ON.