04363nam 2200601 450 9910346712803321202207191-55238-945-61-55238-946-410.1515/9781552389461(CKB)4100000004818535(MiAaPQ)EBC5382832(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/90030(VaAlCD)20.500.12592/mwvhqp(PPN)235068063(DE-B1597)664019(DE-B1597)9781552389461(EXLCZ)99410000000481853520180713d2018 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierNo straight lines local leadership and the path from government to governance in small cities /edited by Terry KadingCalgaryUniversity of Calgary Press2018Calgary, Alberta :University of Calgary Press,[2018]©20181 online resource (viii, 299 pages) illustrations, mapsSmall Cities Sustainability Studies in Community and Cultural Engagement1-55238-944-8 Leadership, Learning, and Equality of Quality of Life in the Small City / Terry Kading -- Promoting "Community Leadership and Learning" on Social Challenges : Government of Canada Homelessness Initiatives and the Small City of Kamloops, British Columbia / Terry Kading -- "What a Difference a Shower Can Make" / Lisa Cooke -- No Straight Lines : Using Creativity as a Method to Fight Homelessness / Dawn Farough -- The Kamloops Public Produce Project--A Story of Place, Partnerships, and Proximity in an Edible Garden Setting / Robin Reid and Kendra Besanger -- The Kamloops Adult Learners Society : Leadership through Organic Partnerships and Knowledge Support in the Small City / Ginny Ratsoy -- The Tranquille Oral History Project : Reflections on a Community-Engaged Research Initiative in Kamloops, British Columbia / Tina Block -- Leadership Initiatives and Community-Engaged Research : Explorations and Critical Insights on "Leadership and Learning' in the Small City of Kamloops / Terry Kading, Lisa Cooke, Dawn Farough, Robin Reid, Kendra Besanger, Ginny Ratsoy, and Tina Block.Small cities face intricate challenges. No Straight Lines provides the basis for a refined model of community-engaged leadership and research designed to realize equality of quality of life. With particular attention to the small city of Kamloops, BC, this book explores the impact of extended, short-term, and unique leadership collaborations and local responses to homelessness, sustainability and food security, aging populations, and the recovery of local history. It offers exciting insights into the role of the university in the small city, from generating local learning opportunities to the integration of undergraduates and faculty in achieving positive change. Based on active engagement, No Straight Lines reveals the obstacles present in addressing local needs, and the transformations that can be achieved through effective collaboration. It offers rich accounts and valuable insights into flexible practices that respond to the needs of community organizations while recognizing the challenges associated with resource constraints and limitations in capacity. This unique collection provides new insights into the barriers and benefits of leadership and learning in the small city. With Contributions By: Ginny Rastoy, Lisa Cooke, Robin Reid, Kendra Besanger, Dawn Farough, Tina Block, and Terry KadingCommunity leadershipBritish ColumbiaKamloopsLocal governmentBritish ColumbiaKamloopsSocial participationBritish ColumbiaKamloopsKamloops (B.C.)Social conditionsLeadershipBritish ColumbiaCommunityCommunity leadershipLocal governmentSocial participation307Kading Terryedt1355463Kading TerryMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910346712803321No straight lines3359558UNINA