Tag: community-led development
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Indigenous-led Innovation: Low-Grade Wood Sparks Prefabricated Housing in B.C.
Groundbreaking Prototype in Nak’azdli Whuten A home in Nak’azdli Whuten, a First Nation community near Fort St. James in British Columbia, stands as a milestone in Indigenous-led housing: a prototype that uses low-grade, locally sourced wood to manufacture prefabricated housing modules. This project aims to reimagine how homes are built in remote and rural regions,…
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Tanzania’s New Reserves: Tourism Boom Meets Local Displacement
Overview: A Tourism Upswing Meet Local Realities In northern Tanzania, the creation of new protected areas around the iconic Lake Natron and the nearby volcanic peak Ol Doinyo Lengai has sparked a surge of visitor interest. Tour operators highlight the dramatic landscapes, migratory birds, and the near-pristine lava-dome that rises sharply from the floor of…