1. Name two possible positive effects of development on a local community. 2. Name two possible negative effects of development on a local community.
3. Is the Waterford Greenway an example of development having a positive or negative effect on a local area? Give reasons for your answer.
4. Are ghost estates an example of development having a positive or negative effect on a local area? Give reasons for your answer.
5. Rate the following developments in order of priority for your local area:
(a) Better roads (b) Better public transport (c) More schools (d) More shops
(a) Local authorities (b) An Bord Pleanála (c) The Environmental Protection Agency
DISCUSS
Have a short discussion (5–10 minutes) in pairs or groups. Try to agree on three actions that students in your school can take to influence developments or changes being considered by the management (for example, sports facilities, new buildings, interior decoration or waste policies).
Listen to each other carefully and note down any good points that you had not considered.
Report back to your teacher and the class on what you discussed and whether you mostly agreed or disagreed, stating why.
RESPONSE JOURNAL
REFLECT Visit page 57 of your Response Journal to complete your end-of-topic reflection and see how your knowledge has developed.
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(e) More employment (f) High-speed broadband internet access (g) More parks and playing pitches (h) More tourism attractions
6. Explain the role of the following organisations in local development:
(d) The National Transport Authority (e) Community development projects
