community-driven development
[/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈdrɪvən dɪˈveləpmənt/]
nounpl: community-driven developments
desenvolvimento impulsionado pela comunidade
1. A development approach where local communities actively participate in planning, decision-making, and implementation of projects that affect their neighborhoods or regions
The city adopted a community-driven development strategy to revitalize the downtown area with input from residents.
A cidade adotou uma estratégia de desenvolvimento impulsionado pela comunidade para revitalizar o centro com a participação dos moradores.
2. A model emphasizing grassroots participation and local empowerment in urban planning and social projects
Community-driven development has proven effective in improving neighborhood infrastructure and social cohesion.
O desenvolvimento impulsionado pela comunidade provou ser eficaz na melhoria da infraestrutura e coesão social do bairro.
This term gained prominence in Brazil during the 2000s with increased focus on participatory governance and favela urbanization programs. In the USA, it reflects the movement toward inclusive urban planning and environmental justice. Both countries value this approach as a counter to historical top-down development models that often marginalized local populations.
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