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Cette étude porte sur la cartographie écologique de la région de Kikwit, située dans le Territoire de Bulungu, Province du Kwilu en République Démocratique du Congo. L’objectif principal consiste à étudier les paysages de la région de Kikwit en vue de mettre en évidence les unités du paysage susceptibles d’envisager un plan d’aménagement des ressources naturelles des formations végétales de cette dernière. La méthode d’observation (description, analyse et synthèse) appuyée par la technique d’identification et inventaire nous a servis de moyen sur le terrain lors de la collecte des données sur le terrain. Après le traitement et l’analyse des données, les principaux résultats obtenus montrent que la végétation de la région de Kikwit comprend des reliques actuelles de la forêt initiale de type « forêt ombrophile semi-sempervirente guinéo-congolaise sous climat tropical humide avec trois de saison sèche ». Elle est très exploitée, mais seulement quelques centaines d’hectares persistent sous des concessions privées. Ces reliques se révèlent riches en phyto diversité et dont l’inventaire limité aux arbres fait état de 36 espèces réparties en 29 genres appartenant à 19 familles dont les Fabaceae/Caesalpinoideae. Avec une perte de 849,2ha des forêts matures soit 40,72 % de sa superficie en 1990 au profit des formations herbacées soit 34,35 % et autres activités anthropiques, les résultats des analyses statistiques faites sur la déforestation entre les deux années de référence 1990 et 2023 (33 ans) révèlent une augmentation de l’ordre de 160ha des forêts secondaires, soit 10,43% de sa superficie en 1990. Les analyses faites sur les présences de la granulométrie dans les sols des sites étudiés révèlent que, les sols de forêt de l’axe Lusanga contiennent beaucoup de sables (ocre et blanc) soient 89,2 % suivi de ceux des axes Kiyaka avec 87,7%, Kimputu Nseke avec 81,2 % et Kimbinga avec un taux assez faible soit 78,1%. En effet, les sols couverts par des litières ont peu des sables mais, ils contiennent beaucoup plus des limons. Par contre, les sols non couverts par les litières regorge beaucoup plus de sables, tel est le cas de la situation rencontrée dans l’axe Lusanga dont les sols disposent de peu des Limons. Dans l’aire de l’étude, les altitudes varient de 310 à 438m dans les zones forestières, de 438 à 584m dans les formations herbacées et de 584 à 730m dans les zones anthropiques. Au vu de la situation telle qu’elle se présente actuellement, il faut aménager cette région de Kikwit et ses environs en vue de migrer vers une utilisation rationnelle des différentes unités écologiques, définir les fonctions spécifiques, doter à chaque portion, région ou relief, une fonction précise.

Considérée comme un mode d’expression privilégié de la souveraineté, la norme reste encore une énigme pour certains pays en émergence. A ce titre, les pays occidentaux ont développé leurs industries de BTP et des matériaux de construction en se basant sur les normes ; celles-ci pour la maitrise des phénomènes d’étalement urbain et de bidonvilles, répondant ainsi aux besoins de construction exprimés par la population. Certains pays en voie d’émergence comme la République du Congo ne disposent malheureusement pas de normes nationales dans le domaine du Bâtiment et Travaux Publics. Sur ce, leurs parcs immobiliers sont souvent envahis en grande partie par des produits et services non adaptés à l’usage auquel ils sont destinés. N’ayant pas et/ou peu de choix de ce qui leur est offert, les consommateurs se trouvent exposés au danger. De ce fait, cette étude souligne la nécessité d’élaborer les normes de conception, de réalisation et d’exploitation des ouvrages du Bâtiment et des infrastructures afin d’empêcher l’importation de mauvaises pratiques douteuses inadaptées aux conditions du Congo-Brazzaville. Pour ce faire, l’étude dresse premièrement un état des lieux des normes de construction au niveau international. Deuxièmement, nous allons introduire le concept de normes de construction congolaise. Enfin, il sera question de discuter de l’élaboration et de l’harmonisation des normes techniques (ou métiers) dans l’industrie du Bâtiment et des Infrastructures au Congo Brazzaville.

This article presents a case study aimed at identifying the success factors and the effects of a collaboration between architecture students and an Indigenous community. This exercise, which is part of a multi‐year collaborative relationship, was carried out within the framework of an urban design workshop led by the School of Architecture of Laval University and the Innu community of Uashat mak Mani‐utenam, which is close to the city of Sept‐Îles, Quebec. The expansion of the community and the development of residential areas were at the heart of this collaborative effort. The analysis of the evolution of the different versions of the development plans, in the light of Innu development criteria, highlights the positive contributions of the workshop, particularly with regard to the community program and the tectonic symbolism. Nevertheless, the maintenance of the status quo is noted with respect to the location and respect for natural elements. Testimonials from key players involved in the project illustrate the authentic nature of the partnership between the research group "Habitats and Cultures" and the community. The quality of the relationship between the researchers and the Innu partners, the duration of the partnership over time, and the promotion of Innu cultural knowledge have favoured the success of the partnership. Messages clés: L'École d'architecture de l'Université Laval a mené des activités participatives de design urbain avec la communauté innue de Uashat mak Mani‐utenam sur le thème de l'agrandissement et du réaménagement de la réserve.La comparaison du plan d'aménagement initial, du plan d'aménagement proposé par l'atelier et du plan d'aménagement définitif met au jour les effets de l'activité participative sur la configuration d'un nouveau secteur résidentiel.Les témoignages des acteurs impliqués révèlent les représentations généralement positives du partenariat de recherche et de ses retombées. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Cet article propose un voyage à travers l’imaginaire des haltes routières québécoises. Chronotope de l’espace-temps territorial, la halte routière permet d’en saisir les dynamiques contextuelles, aussi bien culturelles, politiques, économiques que symboliques. Dix arrêts sur image d’un périple fait en 2021 couvrant le réseau gouvernemental complet sont présentés. Un imaginaire multiple se compose au fil des images hétérochroniques et hétérotopiques que ces architectures dessinent et fixent au paysage.

L’architecte Michel Ecochard (1905-1985) est connu pour ses travaux au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique, notamment au Maroc, comme directeur de l’urbanisme du protectorat. Contraint de quitter ce pays peu avant son indépendance (1955), il obtiendra quelques commandes en France et notamment celle du schéma d’aménagement de la Corse. Prenant la mesure de l’épaisseur environnementale d’une l’île dont l’Etat veut aménager le littoral au profit du tourisme, il s’attache à démontrer, à travers son étude du schéma, l’unité mer-montagne caractérisant un territoire dont la richesse sociétale, patrimoniale et naturelle risque d’être compromise. Ecochard ne parviendra pas à faire reconnaître par la communauté corse un document considéré avant tout, bien qu’il soit une tentative de résistance au « tout tourisme », comme une émanation du pouvoir central. La surenchère des indépendantistes ne fera qu’accroître cette interprétation. Et pourtant ce schéma participe d’une prise de conscience environnementale tout à fait nouvelle pour l’époque dans le champ de l’aménagement.

Aujourd’hui de nombreux objets techniques sont introduits en soin gériatrique dans le cadre d’interventions non médicamenteuses. Ils sont le plus souvent présentés comme étant en mesure d’apporter des solutions nouvelles et efficaces pour la santé des personnes âgées. Leur accueil engendre chez les soignants autant le rejet (technophobie) que l’enthousiasme (technophilie). La réflexion que nous proposons ne cherche pas à prendre parti pour l’une ou l’autre de ces réactions. En prenant appui sur les perspectives ouvertes par les travaux de G. Simondon et de J. Gagnepain, elle souhaite au contraire décaler le regard de l’objet vers son inscription au sein du soin. Elle mène dès lors à développer le concept d’« aménagement » qui prolonge les analyses relatives aux notions d’ « habitat » (Heidegger) et de care(Tronto). Car avec l’introduction d’un objet technique, c’est tout le « milieu » qui est amené à se re-créer. On ne peut cependant préjuger des conséquences pour le développement capacitaire des soignants comme des soignés. Nous sommes de ce fait amenés à penser la situation de soin de manière locale et à travers des processus dynamiques dont on ne peut évacuer ni les tensions ni le caractère inachevé. Deux expériences menées au sein d’EHPAD, l’une avec des robots, l’autre avec une table magique, ouvrent à une évaluation possible des notions avancées.

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La question de l’aménagement n’est pas nouvelle. Au moment même où F.W. Taylor a commencé à parler de division des taches, le problème de l’aménagement était déjà d’un grand intérêt. Le but de toute entreprise moderne est d’atteindre les objectifs fixés. Il faut s’assurer d’utiliser les ressources aussi efficacement que possible, et il importe que les travailleurs soient motivés dans l’accomplissement de leurs taches. Ce présent article présente une analyse d’aménagement et de rendement ainsi qu’une proposition d’amélioration de productivité d’une entreprise qui travaille dans le secteur de textile. Pour se faire, on a défini l’importance de la notion de la productivité et son rôle influant sur la compétence des entreprises ainsi que la relation étroite entre amélioration de productivité et amélioration du rendement. Ensuite, on a défini les procédures d’amélioration à travers les différents facteurs influents sur le rendement et les moyens d’améliorations. Finalement, une étude pratique concerne une chaîne à faible rendement a été présentée ainsi que l’approche détaillée appliqué afin d’aboutir à une amélioration de la productivité.

Cet article s’intéresse aux interventions directes et indirectes à l’égard de l’aménagement de trois centres de littératie, soit les coins lecture, écriture et jeu symbolique, afin de soutenir l’émergence de l’écrit des enfants à l’éducation préscolaire 5 ans. Il est maintenant bien reconnu dans les écrits scientifiques que l’enseignante joue un rôle important pour favoriser et soutenir l’émergence de l’écrit des jeunes enfants (Bodrova et Leong, 2012; Tracey et Morrow, 2015). Ainsi, c’est en agissant tant sur l’environnement physique (interventions indirectes) que psychologique (interventions directes) qu’elle favorise le développement optimal de l’émergence de l’écrit des enfants (Guo, Justice, Kaderavek et McGinty, 2012). Dans le cadre de cet article, ces deux types d’interventions seront définis et les études portant sur l’état des pratiques d’enseignantes de maternelle 5 ans à ce sujet seront présentées.

Green Belts are often proposed as an alternative for containing urban sprawl, restoring ecological processes, recovering connectivity, and maintaining the multi-functionality that cities need. This article analyzes a proposed Green Belt for Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. It is spatially examined through GIS analysis and designed on the notion of Garden City as a strip to circumvent the city. Existing conditions are also discussed. Two existing conservation initiatives are compared to the proposed Green Belt strategy. Its establishment requires agreements between Xalapa and surrounding municipalities. The proposed strategy brings local government and citizens together to preserve the remaining vegetation and thus promote the well-being of local inhabitants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this article, we seek to widen the debate about the sites and processes of encounter with strangers by examining the ways in which ‘strangeness’ necessarily fades within the familiarisation processes at play in any sustained and situated place-making. Our analysis draws upon our experiences of encountering strangers – and of our familiarisation with them – in the initial, year-long, site acquisition and preparation phase of a project to create Furnace Park, an experimental urban space in a run-down backwater of central Sheffield. We show the tensions between a project commitment to the formation of a loose, open place and the pressures (which arose from our encounters with the urban development system) to render both the project and the site certain, bounded and less-than-strange. Furthermore, at Furnace Park the site itself presented to us as a non-human stranger, which we were urged to render familiar but which kept eluding that capture. We therefore show how the geographies of strange encounters could productively be widened to embrace both recent scholarship on the material-affective strangeness of ground itself, and a greater attentiveness to the familiarisation effects born of the intersection of diverse communities of practices within place-making projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ce dossier thématique publié par la revue Cinq Continents se propose de réunir, dans un effort de dépassement des frontières disciplinaires, des travaux scientifiques très divers dédiés au Danube en tant que système hydro-social. Ce grand fleuve européen qui traverse, sur ses presque 3 000 km de longueur, pas moins de dix pays du continent et dont le bassin versant en couvre neuf autres, est sans cesse (ré)aménagé et subit depuis des siècles des interventions humaines en fonction de différents projets sociétaux. Une lecture cartographique basique montrant le Danube comme deuxième plus long fleuve d’Europe et le plus international fleuve au monde, nous laisse déj{ entrevoir la complexité des aspects hydro-géographiques, mais également socio-politiques quant aux politiques de gestion et de préservation des fonctions écologiques et sociales du Danube. Sans avoir la prétention de pouvoir rendre compte de cette complexité, les auteurs participant { ce dossier ont accepté le défi d’approcher le Danube non comme un conglomérat d’aspects physiques et hydrologiques d’un côté, et d’aspects politiques et socioculturels d’un autre, mais en tant que « système hydro-social ». Comme tous les grands fleuves du monde, le Danube peut être considéré comme une entité hybride, avec une dynamique socio-naturelle { double sens. Le fleuve (ses caractéristiques physiques et matérielles) est sans cesse remodelé et approprié par les sociétés humaines qu’il traverse, ces dernières étant elles-mêmes en permanente adaptation { la présence du fleuve. Cette dynamique socio-naturelle est abordée { travers des questionnements très divers. Le dossier réunit des études historiques s’intéressant aux sites archéologiques et { l’origine géomorphologique du Danube, des analyses concernant les projets de restauration hydro-morphologique et écologique du fleuve et de sa vallée, une synthèse critique des aspects géo-historiques et politique de la coopération danubienne, ou encore une recherche sur la pollution d’origine industrielle.

Information on the long-term changes in plant communities that occur without human interference is limited, due to insufficient studies where vegetation can be resurveyed. In 1912, a strict nature protection reserve, with non-intervention management, was established on Moricsala Island in Latvia, located in the boreo-nemoral forest zone. Prior to establishment of the nature reserve, part of the island area was used for agriculture. The island is now covered almost entirely by forest dominated by Quercus robur L. and Tilia cordata Mill. on sandy soils. Resurvey was conducted in 2011 in 17 plots in which tree layers and the understory vegetation had been described in 1930. The plots were classified into two groups based on tree species composition in 1930 to determine changes in species composition. Differences in understory and tree canopy composition between these groups persisted over the period between the studies, in relation to soil factors and past stand history. Considerable turnover of species occurred, with a decrease of species typical of open habitats and replacement by species typical of nemoral (temperate deciduous) forest plant communities. In the past, Q. robur had likely established in open habitats created by agricultural land use or past fire but is presently not regenerating in the understory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines how the City of Saskatoon's strategies for working with Indigenous communities in high-level planning processes leading to its Strategic Plan 2013-2023 relate to three concepts framing the academic literature on how to re-calibrate state-Indigenous society relations at the urban municipal level: Indigenization, coproduction, and coexistence. We argue that indigenizing mainstream city planning processes through authentic forms of partnership will increase Indigenous density within our shared cities. Qualitative interviews with leaders from City Hall and Aboriginal communities revealed a disconnection between municipal and Indigenous participants' ideas about inclusion. The City's mechanisms of consultation engaged Indigenous communities as stakeholder interest groups, but not as autonomous political communities wanting to share control as full partners. A civic culture and institutional structures that affirm and operationalize indigeneity would have improved the outcome of Saskatoon's planning processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urban forest naturalization has gained momentum within municipal planning and non-governmental organizations. As the interest in naturalization increases, so does the impetus for exploring its conceptual and practical dimensions. Naturalization is a form of ecological restoration with prominent social dimensions. One motivation is reintegrating the urban forest to a greater extent into its surroundings, increasing the habitat available for native species. However, naturalization is not always desirable, as we may want to use and modify certain areas for cultural purposes, or feasible, as some species may be unable to establish in an urban setting. This paper examines the concepts underlying naturalization and how they influence naturalization decisions and goals. It then provides a framework for urban forest naturalness and explores potential applications of naturalness assessments in urban forest management. The framework outlines 37 different biotic and abiotic dimensions of naturalness that can help urban forest decision-makers visualize and manage the urban forest through understanding its individual parts and thus the whole. If a site is weak in particular dimensions, actions can be directed to increase the naturalness of these components. Similarly, some dimensions may be of more interest than others, such as increasing habitat suitability for a particular species. We then offer real and hypothetical examples of applying the framework to urban forest management. The benefits of a naturalized urban forest are many. It provides habitat for native species and has an important role as a biological teaching tool for urban residents. In developing this framework, we hope to expand the discussion on naturalization beyond simply planting native species and ceasing mowing to positioning urban forests in a broader landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the link between politicization and municipal political parties, using the case of the City of Gatineau. The 2013 municipal election was a novel event for Gatineau due to the arrival of a municipal political party, Action Gatineau. Using a broad definition of politicization, our objective is to study the degree to which this party and Projet Gatineau, the citizen movement that preceded the party, politicized local issues. More specifically, we will analyse four land use planning projects and the election campaign to demonstrate the efforts made towards increasing public participation as a municipal practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Une des caractéristiques majeures du Ferlo est l’aléa sur le plan pluviométrique, impactant négativement le remplissage correct des mares et rendant les sociétés pastorales plus vulnérables. Les politiques d’hydraulique pastorale, à travers une mauvaise gestion des forages n’ont permis d’y développer qu’un élevage extensif. De même, les politiques de maîtrise des eaux de surface ont contribué à La marginalisation de l’élevage dans la vallée alluviale du fleuve Sénégal. Dans CE contexte, l’Etat a aménagé quelques mares dans l’optique de mobiliser et valoriser les eaux de ruissellement, permettant ainsi d’amoindrir les contraintes du climat. Cette étude montre que les contraintes liées à l’accès et à l’aménagement de l’eau constituent un défi majeur au développement du Sahel sénégalais et qu’il est urgent de mettre en place un aménagement qui prenne en compte les différents types de points d’eau de la région.One of the major characteristics of the Ferlo zone is the rainfall vagary which affects negatively the correct filling of ponds and increases the vulnerability of pastoral societies. The pastoral hydraulic policies, in terms of bad management of drillings made it possible to develop only extensive livestock farming. In the same way, the policies of control of surface water contributed to the marginalization of the livestock farming in the Senegal river’s alluvial valley. In this context, the State created some ponds in order to mobilize and develop surface waters for the purpose of reducing climate constraints. This study shows that constraints on access, conservation and management of water resources constitute a major challenge to the development of the Senegalese Sahel. Therefore, it is urgent to implement an arrangement taking into account the different types of water points of the Ferlo zone.

One of the major characteristics of the Ferlo zone is the rainfall vagary which affects negatively the correct filling of ponds and increases the vulnerability of pastoral societies. The pastoral hydraulic policies, in terms of bad management of drillings made it possible to develop only extensive livestock farming. In the same way, the policies of control of surface water contributed to the marginalization of the livestock farming in the Senegal river’s alluvial valley. In this context, the State created some ponds in order to mobilize and develop surface waters for the purpose of reducing climate constraints. This study shows that constraints on access, conservation and management of water resources constitute a major challenge to the development of the Senegalese Sahel. Therefore, it is urgent to implement an arrangement taking into account the different types of water points of the Ferlo zone.

The article discusses subjectivity and the dimension of the senses as it relates to land development, focusing on the individual's adaptivity to certain cultural norms as well as the ability to innovate. Topics mentioned include the cognitive, political, and experiential relationship between an individual's milieu and land development, experimentation in land development, and the way the senses are configured and projected on to space to enable an individual to create a preferred living space. Other topics include energy transfer and land development through the use of windmills.

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The ways in which urban municipalities understand and work within the context of Aboriginal community aspirations and needs will affect the quality of future urban development, in physical, social, economic and cultural sectors. Planning is central to shaping the institutional arrangements to help actualise Aboriginal community aspirations. Based on research with academic and practitioner collaborators, municipal officials and Aboriginal community professionals and stakeholders in seven cities, five priority areas were derived to target improvements at the interface between urban municipalities and Aboriginal communities and to help direct further research. The areas are: 1) citizen participation and engagement; 2) governance interface-municipal and Aboriginal; 3) Aboriginal culture as municipal asset; 4) economic and social development; and 5) urban reserves, service agreements and regional relationships. Considerations are discussed under each priority area to help guide strategic thinking as municipalities engage in a transformative future-seeking process with Aboriginal communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aquatic resource managers are continually faced with construction or site development proposals which, if allowed to proceed, would ultimately alter the physical structure and cover of fish habitat. In the absence of clear quantitative guidelines linking the change in habitat to fish, resource managers often use the change in habitat area as a basis for decisions. To assess the weight of scientific evidence in support of management decisions, we summarized both the observational and experimental freshwater fish-habitat literature. We then extracted data from experimental studies (where possible) for inclusion in a meta-analysis, to provide a more rigorous assessment of the published results of experimental habitat manipulations. We found relatively strong and consistent correlational evidence linking fish and physical habitat features, yet inconsistent evidence when narratively reviewing the experimental literature. On the whole, decreases in structural habitat complexity are detrimental to fish diversity and can change species composition. Increases in structural complexity showed increases, decreases, or no measurable changes in species and (or) communities. The majority of our meta-analyses resulted in supporting a direct link between habitat and fish abundance or biomass, with fish biomass responding most strongly to habitat change. Habitat alterations are most likely to affect individual species or community structure, and thus evaluating the extent of the effect on a biological basis depends on management objectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the past 20 years ‘sustainable development’ has become a household term that resonates with politicians and other decision makers at all levels of government. Riding this wave, planners have increasingly used the concept, explicitly or implicitly, in preparing their plans. In doing so, planners have essentially gone ‘back to basics’ as the principles that underlie sustainable development are well represented in the late 19th and early 20th century writings of the founders of modern planning, such as Patrick Geddes. While over the ensuring years, planners have selectively applied these principles as they attempted to cope with shifting development priorities, societal, economical and technological changes, new insights in the physical and social sciences and the emergence of planning specialties, the concept of sustainable development has always been a fundamental reference point for the profession. This paper discusses the principles that underlie sustainable development as represented by the founders of modern planning and more recent literature. An analytic framework that may be used to assess the extent to which current plans reflect these principles is then developed and used to structure a discussion of three current plans in Montreal. While each plan reflects sustainable development principles, all fall short of the ideals espoused by early planning reformers. Nonetheless it is argued that the sustainable development paradigm serves as a useful foil to focus attention on fundamental planning issues and point the way towards development outcomes that balance social, environmental and economic objectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

O que significa a dimensão espacial para o aménagement? As políticas de aménagement devem sempre ter em conta: as contingências impostas pelos espaços de intervenção, as divergências que opõem o espaço institucional e o espaço das empresas, a acentuação das clivagens qualitativas no espaço geográfico. Outros fenômenos concorrem para a complexização desta dimensão, tais como: a diversidade das estratégias espaciais dos atores, as tentativas de reajustamentos territoriais, a procura por novas tecnologias da informação e da comunicação. La dimension spatiale dans laménagement du territoire - l exemple français Résumé Que signifie la dimension spatiale au regard de laménagement? Les politiques daménagement doivent tout à la fois prendre en compte: les contraintes imposées par les espaces dintervention, les divergences qui opposent lespace institutionnel et lespace des entreprises, laccentuation des clivages qualitatifs dans lespace géographique. Dautres phénomènes concourent à la compléxification de cette dimension, tels que: la diversité des stratégies spatiales des acteurs, les tentatives de réajustements territoriaux, le recours aux nouvelles technologies de linformation et de la communication.

The number of Aboriginal people in Canadian cities is rising, presenting opportunities for economic and cultural growth in urban Canada. There are many problems facing Aboriginal people as they establish themselves in cities. They are the most poorly housed social group in many cities. Individual and systemic racism persists in the housing sector, and Aboriginal people have specific housing needs and aspirations. This paper argues that planners in every sector and jurisdiction that have a role in housing programming should practice some basic principles of Aboriginal engagement when drafting new urban low-cost housing policy. Aboriginal people should be involved in every stage of program design, delivery, and evaluation. Proper engagement should occur to make mainstream programs more sensitive to the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal people and specific housing strategies should be facilitated for this group to take account of the legitimate Aboriginal desire for self-determination in urban programming. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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