Development Planning with Cultural Integrity

The experience of American Indian communities is an interesting lens through which to explore the ongoing conversation regarding the purpose and processes of development planning. This article draws on the development literature to identify and explore factors particularly relevant to the developmen...

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Published in:Journal of Planning Education and Research
Main Author: Hibbard, Michael
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2015
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739456x15612200
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Summary:The experience of American Indian communities is an interesting lens through which to explore the ongoing conversation regarding the purpose and processes of development planning. This article draws on the development literature to identify and explore factors particularly relevant to the development issues faced by Indian communities. It then examines two cases in the U.S. West, the Tlingit community of Kake in Southeast Alaska and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation in Northeast Oregon. Finally, it draws on the results of the cases to offer some reflections on development theory and practice.