Urban Renewal from the Inside Out Project
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When
large scale urban renewal is undertaken, many are excluded from the benefits
and having a say. Children growing up in lower socioeconomic neighbourhoods
frequently lack opportunities and resources to become active citizens, enjoy
the benefits of living in a wealthy society, and see themselves as
represented positively in the media.
Ridley Grove Primary School is located in an area undergoing urban renewal in one of the most economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse areas of metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia. The Urban Renewal from the Inside Out Project combined expertise of children, families and the UniSA project team to research, design and build a connecting, creative and educative space. Spatial and critical literacies enriched the lives of participants and produced a visible working outcome.
The
Centre for Studies in Literacy, Policy and Learning Cultures;
School of Communication; and School of
Art, Architecture and Design
participated in this multidisciplinary project. Undergraduate
UniSA students experienced
a social justice ethos and community consultation practices.
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