Spreading people over wide areas destroys our communities. Rebuilding healthy social environments will start the process of reconstructing our communities. Principle 10 from Agenda 21 - The Rio 'Earth Summit' Declaration on Environment and Development. The planning of your community should include you. Your local knowledge is invaluable to good and successful planning.
Women represent half the human race.
Women and children should have a say in what affects them - their part in the planning process is crucial. Women and children must be heard. The participation of the community in planning means that needs can be more readily met. It also means that the character of the area can reflect the community's identity. In order to 'get it right', ecological development needs the local community.