Local Motion
Dave Meslin
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Local Motion
by Dave Meslin, Christina Palassio
Published
2010
Publisher
Coach House Books
Pages
221
ISBN-13
9781552452387
ISBN-10
1552452387
Description
Decisions about the things that matter most on a daily basis – our roads and schools and houses – happen at the city level. So, how do we influence these decisions? What motivates ordinary citizens to take action and improve their community? How do neighbours organize together? Does City Hall facilitate engagement, or stand in the way? Local Motion explores how we, as citizens, can make a positive change in our city. Shifting from the 'what' of the previous uTOpia books to 'how,' Local Motion presents an in-depth analysis of civic engagement in Canada's largest city. Essays by fourteen in-the-trenches journalists explain what makes one city, Toronto, tick and stall. They explore electoral reform, civic organizations, zoning, the 'creative city,' budgeting and guerrilla activism. They profile people and groups who've made things happen. They give practical advice on navigating bureaucracy and getting the media's attention. Taken together, these in-depth essays and profiles paint a citizen-focused portrait of a city in transition, offering up myriad examples of how the people who live there help to make their city a better, more humane one.
Subjects
Experimental Modes of Civic Engagement in Civic Tech
The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement
The Complete Guide to Service Learning
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Local Motion?
This edition of Local Motion has approximately 221 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Local Motion?
For most readers, Local Motion typically takes between 4h 36m and 3h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Local Motion?
The estimated word count for Local Motion is approximately 55,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Local Motion?
Local Motion was written by Dave Meslin, Christina Palassio.
When was Local Motion published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.