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Gentrification research almost exclusively focuses on traditional postindustrial cities. Despite a growing number of scholars emphasizing the importance of understanding gentrification outside of traditional urban areas, its presence and modalities in mid-sized cities remains un…

Sustainability is an ever-changing concept. The quest for sustainable communities is intrinsically linked to the international policy discussions on sustainable development. This quest has resulted in the spawning of numerous sustainable community certification systems (SCCS) ar…

This thesis paper uses the lens of Genesis 1-3 to highlight the creation of community in the image of God and proceeds to illustrate how these and other biblical and theological foundations can form the basis for creation of real-world supportive communities.