Enhancing the Livability of Iowa Communities: The Role of Recreation, Natural Resource Development and Tourism

Authors

Christopher R. Edginton, University of Northern IowaFollow

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Description

Promoting greater community livability through recreation, natural resource development and tourism presents an exciting opportunity for all Iowans. Essential to community livability is the effective development of management of social, cultural, historic, environmental and economic resources. The creation of vibrant, dynamic and meaningful opportunities for community involvement is essential to insure greater livability, well being and a higher quality of life for Iowans. The Governor's Summit on "Promoting the Livability of Iowa's Communities: The Role of Recreation, Natural Resource and Tourism" was organized to provide an opportunity for legislative policy makers, professional managers and citizens to play a role in the shape and nature of the enhancement of the livability of Iowa's communities.

This document contains the proceedings of the Governor's Summit. Organized in chapter format, the contents include presentations by Governor Tom Vilsack, State of Iowa; Nancy Landess, Administrator, Iowa Division of Tourism; Dr. Christopher R. Edginton, Director, School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services, University of Northern Iowa; Dr. Dan Dustin, Professor, Florida International University; Gerald F. Schnepf, Past Director, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation; Brent Siegrist, Speaker of the House, State of Iowa. The Governor's Summit discussion sessions focused on validating the components of the livability mix in Iowa and identifying mechanisms to improve social policy. The small group discussions were facilitated under the direction of Ladene H. Bowen, Institute for Decision Making, University of Northern Iowa.

Keywords

Recreation -- Iowa -- Management; Recreation -- Iowa -- Planning; Leisure -- Iowa -- Management; Natural resources -- Iowa -- Management; Recreation leadership;

Document Type

Book

ISBN

9781881516064

Publication Date

2000

Publisher

University of Northern Iowa

City

Cedar Falls, IA

Department

School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services

Object Description

xiv, 130 pages : illustrations, portraits. ; 26 cm

Date Digital

2024

Copyright

©2000 University of Northern Iowa

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Edginton, Christopher R., "Enhancing the Livability of Iowa Communities: The Role of Recreation, Natural Resource Development and Tourism" (2000). Faculty Book Gallery. 374.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facbook/374